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