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