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