Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat, Ramgarh
Bhalsumar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Babupur, Bhalsumar, and Deli Pathar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat
Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babupur |
| 2 | Bhalsumar |
| 3 | Deli Pathar |
| 4 | Dumaria |
| 5 | Gamharia |
| 6 | Kabilaspur |
| 7 | Khargakhil |
| 8 | Kuruwakita |
| 9 | Maharana Chak |
| 10 | Mayapur |
| 11 | Mochikhamhar |
| 12 | Patharia |
| 13 | Tharhi |
| 14 | Tilaundha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat
Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhalsumar 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)
Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalsumar 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 Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat located?
Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat: Babupur, Bhalsumar, Deli Pathar, Dumaria, and Gamharia and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat comes under Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat?
Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat do?
Bhalsumar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.