Kushiyari Gram Panchayat, Saraiyahat
Kushiyari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Kushiyari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Basherwa Urf Dhoba, Beltikri, and Dhankutta. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kushiyari Gram Panchayat
Kushiyari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basherwa Urf Dhoba |
| 2 | Beltikri |
| 3 | Dhankutta |
| 4 | Haripur |
| 5 | Jaipur |
| 6 | Jaraharia |
| 7 | Jiajor |
| 8 | Kumarchak |
| 9 | Kunji |
| 10 | Kusiari |
| 11 | Lakratanr |
| 12 | Sarsa Tharhi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kushiyari Gram Panchayat
Kushiyari Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kushiyari 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)
Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kushiyari 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 Kushiyari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kushiyari Gram Panchayat
Where is Kushiyari Gram Panchayat located?
Kushiyari Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kushiyari Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kushiyari Gram Panchayat: Basherwa Urf Dhoba, Beltikri, Dhankutta, Haripur, and Jaipur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kushiyari Gram Panchayat come under?
Kushiyari Gram Panchayat comes under Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Kushiyari Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kushiyari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kushiyari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kushiyari Gram Panchayat?
Kushiyari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kushiyari Gram Panchayat do?
Kushiyari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.