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