Kadma Gram Panchayat, Kathikund
Kadma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Kadma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Amjhari, Kadma, and Karanpura. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kadma Gram Panchayat
Kadma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amjhari |
| 2 | Kadma |
| 3 | Karanpura |
| 4 | Khairbani |
| 5 | Kodal Chhola |
| 6 | Lakhanpur |
| 7 | Majhdiha |
| 8 | Mangalpur |
| 9 | Paharpur |
| 10 | Pakardih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kadma Gram Panchayat
Kadma Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kadma 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)
Kathikund Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kadma 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 Kadma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kadma Gram Panchayat
Where is Kadma Gram Panchayat located?
Kadma Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kadma Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kadma Gram Panchayat: Amjhari, Kadma, Karanpura, Khairbani, Kodal Chhola, Lakhanpur, Majhdiha, Mangalpur, Paharpur, and Pakardih.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kadma Gram Panchayat come under?
Kadma Gram Panchayat comes under Kathikund Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Kadma Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kadma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kadma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kathikund Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kadma Gram Panchayat?
Kadma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kadma Gram Panchayat do?
Kadma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.