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