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