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