What is the Minimum Age to Become a Village Pradhan?

The minimum age limit to a become village pradhan is 21 years and their major responsibilities are the development of the village and providing basic services related to the health and well-being of people.

• Village Pradhan is elected through direct elections under a secret ballot by the members of the gram sabha from amongst themselves.
• The pradhan plays as a communicator between government officers and the villagers.
• Village Pradhan is also called Gram Pradhan, or Mukhiya.
• The Village Pradhan election is held in every five years.
• Gram Pradhan can be removed from his tenure by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Gram Panchayat voting, at a meeting specially convened for the purpose.