Asansol Gram Panchayat, Dumka
Asansol is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumka Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Asansol Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Asansol, Bankati, and Bansjora. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Asansol Gram Panchayat
Asansol Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asansol |
| 2 | Bankati |
| 3 | Bansjora |
| 4 | Bisubandh |
| 5 | Chak Jagan |
| 6 | Chak Sarsabad |
| 7 | Chakmansapur |
| 8 | Chaktaru |
| 9 | Dhadkia |
| 10 | Golamdih |
| 11 | Hariraydi |
| 12 | Kendabad |
| 13 | Kumrabad |
| 14 | Matipur |
| 15 | Murabahal |
| 16 | Phatepur |
| 17 | Salukdoba |
| 18 | Sirsa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Asansol Gram Panchayat
Asansol Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Asansol 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)
Dumka Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asansol 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 Asansol Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Asansol Gram Panchayat
Where is Asansol Gram Panchayat located?
Asansol Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Asansol Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Asansol Gram Panchayat: Asansol, Bankati, Bansjora, Bisubandh, and Chak Jagan and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Asansol Gram Panchayat come under?
Asansol Gram Panchayat comes under Dumka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Asansol Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asansol Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Asansol Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumka Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Asansol Gram Panchayat?
Asansol Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Asansol Gram Panchayat do?
Asansol Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.