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