Gopikander Gram Panchayat, Gopikander
Gopikander is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gopikander Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Gopikander Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Babupur, Bakijor, and Balia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gopikander Gram Panchayat
Gopikander Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babupur |
| 2 | Bakijor |
| 3 | Balia |
| 4 | Baratali |
| 5 | Bhangabandh |
| 6 | Bhuskidangal |
| 7 | Chandarmali |
| 8 | Chhatarchua |
| 9 | Dubrajpur |
| 10 | Gariapani |
| 11 | Gopikandar |
| 12 | Jaropani |
| 13 | Jhariapani |
| 14 | Jhuntichapar |
| 15 | Jolo |
| 16 | Kairasol |
| 17 | Katuidangal |
| 18 | Khajurdangal |
| 19 | Kheribari |
| 20 | Koyada |
| 21 | Kuarpur |
| 22 | Kumarbandh |
| 23 | Kurumba |
| 24 | Pujadih |
| 25 | Saruapani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gopikander Gram Panchayat
Gopikander Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gopikander 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)
Gopikander Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gopikander 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 Gopikander Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gopikander Gram Panchayat
Where is Gopikander Gram Panchayat located?
Gopikander Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gopikander Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gopikander Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Gopikander Gram Panchayat: Babupur, Bakijor, Balia, Baratali, and Bhangabandh and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gopikander Gram Panchayat come under?
Gopikander Gram Panchayat comes under Gopikander Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Gopikander Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gopikander Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Gopikander Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopikander Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gopikander Gram Panchayat?
Gopikander Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gopikander Gram Panchayat do?
Gopikander Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.