Kushmaha Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Kushmaha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Kushmaha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bansbutia, Baratanr, and Bhalsumia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kushmaha Gram Panchayat
Kushmaha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bansbutia |
| 2 | Baratanr |
| 3 | Bhalsumia |
| 4 | Jogdhara |
| 5 | Kateli |
| 6 | Kharsuri |
| 7 | Kusmaha |
| 8 | Megha |
| 9 | Nawadih |
| 10 | Singhni |
| 11 | Sogradangal |
| 12 | Taratikar |
| 13 | Tharipathar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kushmaha Gram Panchayat
Kushmaha Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kushmaha 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)
Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kushmaha 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 Kushmaha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kushmaha Gram Panchayat
Where is Kushmaha Gram Panchayat located?
Kushmaha Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kushmaha Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kushmaha Gram Panchayat: Bansbutia, Baratanr, Bhalsumia, Jogdhara, and Kateli and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kushmaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kushmaha Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Kushmaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kushmaha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kushmaha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kushmaha Gram Panchayat?
Kushmaha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kushmaha Gram Panchayat do?
Kushmaha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.