Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat, Jama
Chhelapathar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Chaklotipur, Chhalapathar, and Chhatapahari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat
Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaklotipur |
| 2 | Chhalapathar |
| 3 | Chhatapahari |
| 4 | Chiharbani |
| 5 | Gadi Jirulia |
| 6 | Hematpur |
| 7 | Jamdalipaharpur |
| 8 | Jirulia |
| 9 | Kurua |
| 10 | Mankapahari |
| 11 | Nawadih |
| 12 | Nischintpur |
| 13 | Tarra |
| 14 | Teliapahari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat
Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhelapathar 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)
Jama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhelapathar 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 Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat located?
Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat: Chaklotipur, Chhalapathar, Chhatapahari, Chiharbani, and Gadi Jirulia and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat comes under Jama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat?
Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat do?
Chhelapathar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.