Paharpur Gram Panchayat, Ramgarh
Paharpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Paharpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Balia, Bansbarwa, and Bishunpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paharpur Gram Panchayat
Paharpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia |
| 2 | Bansbarwa |
| 3 | Bishunpur |
| 4 | Gobindpur |
| 5 | Kapati |
| 6 | Kendua Kanali |
| 7 | Kendua Kanalichhit |
| 8 | Maheshpur |
| 9 | Majhdiha |
| 10 | Mohanpur |
| 11 | Paharpur |
| 12 | Patgora |
| 13 | Sarsa Pachhimpatti |
| 14 | Sarsa Purabpatti |
| 15 | Satrala |
| 16 | Taljharni |
| 17 | Tursi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paharpur Gram Panchayat
Paharpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paharpur 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 Paharpur 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 Paharpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paharpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Paharpur Gram Panchayat located?
Paharpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Paharpur Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Paharpur Gram Panchayat: Balia, Bansbarwa, Bishunpur, Gobindpur, and Kapati and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Paharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Paharpur Gram Panchayat comes under Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Paharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paharpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Paharpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Paharpur Gram Panchayat?
Paharpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paharpur Gram Panchayat do?
Paharpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.