Surajdih Gram Panchayat, Gopikander
Surajdih is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gopikander Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Surajdih Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bara Bathan, Bara Pathar, and Bengdoba. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Surajdih Gram Panchayat
Surajdih Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Bathan |
| 2 | Bara Pathar |
| 3 | Bengdoba |
| 4 | Bhalki |
| 5 | Birajpur |
| 6 | Chhota Bathanpahari |
| 7 | Gogajor |
| 8 | Karipahari |
| 9 | Karmo |
| 10 | Khairbani |
| 11 | Paharpur |
| 12 | Parbatpur |
| 13 | Pindargaria |
| 14 | Piparjoria |
| 15 | Surjoodih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Surajdih Gram Panchayat
Surajdih Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Surajdih 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)
Gopikander Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Surajdih 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 Surajdih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Surajdih Gram Panchayat
Where is Surajdih Gram Panchayat located?
Surajdih Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gopikander Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Surajdih Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Surajdih Gram Panchayat: Bara Bathan, Bara Pathar, Bengdoba, Bhalki, and Birajpur and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Surajdih Gram Panchayat come under?
Surajdih Gram Panchayat comes under Gopikander Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Surajdih Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Surajdih Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Surajdih Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopikander Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Surajdih Gram Panchayat?
Surajdih Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Surajdih Gram Panchayat do?
Surajdih Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.