Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat, Sikaripara
Gandrakpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Beharakuri, Chukapani, and Darbarpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat
Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beharakuri |
| 2 | Chukapani |
| 3 | Darbarpur |
| 4 | Dhanuadih |
| 5 | Gamra |
| 6 | Gandarakpur |
| 7 | Goradangal |
| 8 | Jhurko |
| 9 | Leruakend |
| 10 | Pakurdi |
| 11 | Palma |
| 12 | Sidhadangal |
| 13 | Sitasal |
| 14 | Sonahara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat
Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gandrakpur 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)
Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gandrakpur 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 Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat located?
Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat: Beharakuri, Chukapani, Darbarpur, Dhanuadih, and Gamra and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat comes under Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat?
Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat do?
Gandrakpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.