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