Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat, Hussainabad
Patra Khurd is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Damdami, Jujhar Sikni, and Patra Kalan. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat
Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Damdami |
| 2 | Jujhar Sikni |
| 3 | Patra Kalan |
| 4 | Patra Khurd |
| 5 | Sandha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat
Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patra Khurd 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)
Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patra Khurd 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 Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat
Where is Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat located?
Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat: Damdami, Jujhar Sikni, Patra Kalan, Patra Khurd, and Sandha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat come under?
Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat comes under Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat?
Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat do?
Patra Khurd Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.