Patjor Gram Panchayat, Ranishwar
Patjor is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Patjor Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bhairabdi, Bishundih, and Dhodda. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patjor Gram Panchayat
Patjor Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhairabdi |
| 2 | Bishundih |
| 3 | Dhodda |
| 4 | Kulubandi |
| 5 | Mahiskhata |
| 6 | Metalkonda |
| 7 | Metelkuda |
| 8 | Nabagram |
| 9 | Nandna |
| 10 | Paharpur |
| 11 | Patjor |
| 12 | Patjor Chhit |
| 13 | Rajudih |
| 14 | Sagrampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patjor Gram Panchayat
Patjor Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patjor 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)
Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patjor 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 Patjor Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patjor Gram Panchayat
Where is Patjor Gram Panchayat located?
Patjor Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patjor Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Patjor Gram Panchayat: Bhairabdi, Bishundih, Dhodda, Kulubandi, and Mahiskhata and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patjor Gram Panchayat come under?
Patjor Gram Panchayat comes under Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Patjor Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patjor Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Patjor Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ranishwar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patjor Gram Panchayat?
Patjor Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patjor Gram Panchayat do?
Patjor Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.