Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat, Ramgarh
Lakhanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Basdiha Pachhimtola, Basdiha Purabtola, and Dalgi Pahari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basdiha Pachhimtola |
| 2 | Basdiha Purabtola |
| 3 | Dalgi Pahari |
| 4 | Hathia Pahari |
| 5 | Jari |
| 6 | Kurumtanr |
| 7 | Lakhanpur |
| 8 | Patobandh |
| 9 | Pokharia |
| 10 | Rampur |
| 11 | Ranidih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lakhanpur 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)
Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur 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 Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat: Basdiha Pachhimtola, Basdiha Purabtola, Dalgi Pahari, Hathia Pahari, and Jari and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.