Matihani Gram Panchayat, Saraiyahat
Matihani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Matihani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Amghata, Barmasia, and Barmasia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matihani Gram Panchayat
Matihani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amghata |
| 2 | Barmasia |
| 3 | Barmasia |
| 4 | Birniya |
| 5 | Chandara |
| 6 | Chichehra |
| 7 | Chikaniya |
| 8 | Dhawatanr |
| 9 | Dholpahari |
| 10 | Gidhapahar |
| 11 | Jiyajor |
| 12 | Kharna |
| 13 | Kusumdih |
| 14 | Malghaghar |
| 15 | Matihani |
| 16 | Nawadih |
| 17 | Paharidih |
| 18 | Patsar |
| 19 | Sapha |
| 20 | Sarmara |
| 21 | Targachha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matihani Gram Panchayat
Matihani Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matihani 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)
Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matihani 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 Matihani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matihani Gram Panchayat
Where is Matihani Gram Panchayat located?
Matihani Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matihani Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Matihani Gram Panchayat: Amghata, Barmasia, Barmasia, Birniya, and Chandara and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matihani Gram Panchayat come under?
Matihani Gram Panchayat comes under Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Matihani Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matihani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Matihani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matihani Gram Panchayat?
Matihani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matihani Gram Panchayat do?
Matihani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.