Kusumthar Gram Panchayat, Sonaraithari
Kusumthar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonaraithari Panchayat Samiti and Deoghar Zila Parishad. Kusumthar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 29 villages, including Alagdiha, Baghjhopa, and Bandarpahari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusumthar Gram Panchayat
Kusumthar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alagdiha |
| 2 | Baghjhopa |
| 3 | Bandarpahari |
| 4 | Banskanali |
| 5 | Bara |
| 6 | Bara Bandhdih |
| 7 | Baramdeuti |
| 8 | Basbutia |
| 9 | Bhagwanpur |
| 10 | Bisunpur Urf Babudih |
| 11 | Chak Saraia |
| 12 | Chhota Bandhdih |
| 13 | Dahua |
| 14 | Dhori |
| 15 | Hatchara |
| 16 | Jitiyachapar |
| 17 | Jogiatikar |
| 18 | Kadampur |
| 19 | Khijuriya |
| 20 | Kusumthar |
| 21 | Laludih |
| 22 | Madhuban |
| 23 | Madhudih |
| 24 | Piparjora |
| 25 | Sanrmara |
| 26 | Saraia |
| 27 | Satingarh |
| 28 | Siatanr |
| 29 | Tilauna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumthar Gram Panchayat
Kusumthar Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumthar 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)
Sonaraithari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumthar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Deoghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumthar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumthar Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusumthar Gram Panchayat located?
Kusumthar Gram Panchayat is located in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonaraithari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumthar Gram Panchayat?
29 villages come under Kusumthar Gram Panchayat: Alagdiha, Baghjhopa, Bandarpahari, Banskanali, and Bara and 24 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumthar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusumthar Gram Panchayat comes under Sonaraithari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Deoghar district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumthar Gram Panchayat come under?
Deoghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumthar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kusumthar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonaraithari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Deoghar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumthar Gram Panchayat?
Kusumthar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusumthar Gram Panchayat do?
Kusumthar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.