Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat, Dumka
Bhurkunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumka Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Bandarpani, Bhalpahari, and Bhika. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat
Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandarpani |
| 2 | Bhalpahari |
| 3 | Bhika |
| 4 | Bhurkunda |
| 5 | Buriari |
| 6 | Chainpur |
| 7 | Chapakandar |
| 8 | Chhota Amjola |
| 9 | Dhobinchipa |
| 10 | Dundia |
| 11 | Gardi |
| 12 | Gobindpur |
| 13 | Het Majhiara |
| 14 | Karikadar |
| 15 | Leto |
| 16 | Namotola |
| 17 | Tarajuri |
| 18 | Upar Majhiara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat
Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhurkunda 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 Bhurkunda 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 Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat located?
Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat: Bandarpani, Bhalpahari, Bhika, Bhurkunda, and Buriari and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat comes under Dumka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumka Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat?
Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat do?
Bhurkunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.