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