Chorkheda Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Chorkheda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Chorkheda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Baijandih, Bajandih, and Baje. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chorkheda Gram Panchayat
Chorkheda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baijandih |
| 2 | Bajandih |
| 3 | Baje |
| 4 | Basmata |
| 5 | Beliyabandh |
| 6 | Birajpur |
| 7 | Bishunpur |
| 8 | Burhadangal |
| 9 | Chorkheda |
| 10 | Dhobiatikar |
| 11 | Domnadih |
| 12 | Dumaria |
| 13 | Jarakurwa |
| 14 | Jarmundi Chhit |
| 15 | Jarmundi Chhit |
| 16 | Jarmundi Chhit |
| 17 | Kendwatikar |
| 18 | Kherwa |
| 19 | Kherwa Chhit |
| 20 | Khetoribahiar |
| 21 | Kolhakund |
| 22 | Kusmaha |
| 23 | Kusmaha Chhit |
| 24 | Kusmaha Chhit |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chorkheda Gram Panchayat
Chorkheda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chorkheda 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)
Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chorkheda 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 Chorkheda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chorkheda Gram Panchayat
Where is Chorkheda Gram Panchayat located?
Chorkheda Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chorkheda Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Chorkheda Gram Panchayat: Baijandih, Bajandih, Baje, Basmata, and Beliyabandh and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chorkheda Gram Panchayat come under?
Chorkheda Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Chorkheda Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chorkheda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Chorkheda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chorkheda Gram Panchayat?
Chorkheda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chorkheda Gram Panchayat do?
Chorkheda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.