Asanpahari Gram Panchayat, Kathikund
Asanpahari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Asanpahari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Asanbani, Asanpahari, and Bara Kathikund. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Asanpahari Gram Panchayat
Asanpahari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asanbani |
| 2 | Asanpahari |
| 3 | Bara Kathikund |
| 4 | Chandarpura |
| 5 | Chandpani |
| 6 | Dhankuta |
| 7 | Dhawatanr |
| 8 | Dubaidih |
| 9 | Haripur |
| 10 | Kairasaul |
| 11 | Nakti |
| 12 | Rangametia |
| 13 | Ratanpur |
| 14 | Sibtala |
| 15 | Telgani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Asanpahari Gram Panchayat
Asanpahari Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Asanpahari 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)
Kathikund Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asanpahari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asanpahari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Asanpahari Gram Panchayat
Where is Asanpahari Gram Panchayat located?
Asanpahari Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Asanpahari Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Asanpahari Gram Panchayat: Asanbani, Asanpahari, Bara Kathikund, Chandarpura, and Chandpani and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Asanpahari Gram Panchayat come under?
Asanpahari Gram Panchayat comes under Kathikund Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Asanpahari Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asanpahari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Asanpahari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kathikund Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Asanpahari Gram Panchayat?
Asanpahari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Asanpahari Gram Panchayat do?
Asanpahari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.