Upchuriya Gram Panchayat, Nirsa
Upchuriya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Nirsa Panchayat Samiti and Dhanbad Zila Parishad. Upchuriya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhaluraydi, Hariharpur, and Paktarya. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upchuriya Gram Panchayat
Upchuriya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaluraydi |
| 2 | Hariharpur |
| 3 | Paktarya |
| 4 | Poddardihi |
| 5 | Tulushibhita |
| 6 | Ubchuria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upchuriya Gram Panchayat
Upchuriya Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Upchuriya 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)
Nirsa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upchuriya 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 Upchuriya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upchuriya Gram Panchayat
Where is Upchuriya Gram Panchayat located?
Upchuriya Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Nirsa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Upchuriya Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Upchuriya Gram Panchayat: Bhaluraydi, Hariharpur, Paktarya, Poddardihi, Tulushibhita, and Ubchuria.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Upchuriya Gram Panchayat come under?
Upchuriya Gram Panchayat comes under Nirsa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhanbad district.
Which District Panchayat does Upchuriya Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhanbad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upchuriya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Upchuriya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nirsa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhanbad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Upchuriya Gram Panchayat?
Upchuriya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upchuriya Gram Panchayat do?
Upchuriya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.