Astajora Gram Panchayat, Kathikund
Astajora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Astajora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Aluara, Amba, and Astajora. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Astajora Gram Panchayat
Astajora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aluara |
| 2 | Amba |
| 3 | Astajora |
| 4 | Bamandiha |
| 5 | Harila |
| 6 | Kararbil |
| 7 | Madhuban |
| 8 | Magahir |
| 9 | Pathrakundi |
| 10 | Sankara |
| 11 | Sighini |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Astajora Gram Panchayat
Astajora Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Astajora 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 Astajora 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 Astajora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Astajora Gram Panchayat
Where is Astajora Gram Panchayat located?
Astajora Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Astajora Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Astajora Gram Panchayat: Aluara, Amba, Astajora, Bamandiha, and Harila and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Astajora Gram Panchayat come under?
Astajora Gram Panchayat comes under Kathikund Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Astajora Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Astajora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Astajora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kathikund Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Astajora Gram Panchayat?
Astajora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Astajora Gram Panchayat do?
Astajora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.