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