pradhan
/ˈprɑːdhɑːn/noun
उच्चारण प्राड्हान
प्रधान, ग्राम प्रधान
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noun
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[C] Indian English
the elected head of a village council (panchayat) in India
प्रधान, ग्राम प्रधान
- The pradhan called a meeting of the villagers about the new well.
- Radhika's aunt was elected pradhan of the village last year.
- The pradhan signed the papers for the new school building.
Synonyms sarpanch
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[C] Indian English
a chief or head of a group or organisation
प्रमुख, मुखिया
- The pradhan of the organisation welcomed the guests.
- He was named pradhan of the local committee.
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General knowledge
GK: The head of a village panchayat is called sarpanch or gram pradhan, depending on the state.
GK: ग्राम पंचायत के प्रमुख को राज्य के अनुसार सरपंच या ग्राम प्रधान कहा जाता है।