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