Saguna Gram Panchayat, Patan
Saguna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Patan Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Saguna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ajan Mayapur, Bikua, and Kharaundha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Saguna Gram Panchayat
Saguna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajan Mayapur |
| 2 | Bikua |
| 3 | Kharaundha |
| 4 | Nawada |
| 5 | Saguna |
| 6 | Saguni |
| 7 | Sakanpirhi |
| 8 | Tandwa |
| 9 | Tola Nawada |
| 10 | Tola Tandwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Saguna Gram Panchayat
Saguna Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Saguna 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 Saguna 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 Saguna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Saguna Gram Panchayat
Where is Saguna Gram Panchayat located?
Saguna Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Patan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Saguna Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Saguna Gram Panchayat: Ajan Mayapur, Bikua, Kharaundha, Nawada, Saguna, Saguni, Sakanpirhi, Tandwa, Tola Nawada, and Tola Tandwa.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Saguna Gram Panchayat come under?
Saguna Gram Panchayat comes under Patan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Saguna Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saguna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Saguna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Saguna Gram Panchayat?
Saguna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Saguna Gram Panchayat do?
Saguna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.