Meral Gram Panchayat, Patan
Meral is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Patan Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Meral Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Bhonga, Jhari Nimia, and Meral. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Meral Gram Panchayat
Meral Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhonga |
| 2 | Jhari Nimia |
| 3 | Meral |
| 4 | Siki Kalan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Meral Gram Panchayat
Meral Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Meral Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Patan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meral Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meral Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Meral Gram Panchayat
Where is Meral Gram Panchayat located?
Meral Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Patan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Meral Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Meral Gram Panchayat: Bhonga, Jhari Nimia, Meral, and Siki Kalan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Meral Gram Panchayat come under?
Meral Gram Panchayat comes under Patan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Meral Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meral Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Meral Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Meral Gram Panchayat?
Meral Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Meral Gram Panchayat do?
Meral Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.