Tapsi Gram Panchayat, Jama
Tapsi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Tapsi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Aguaia, Bagjhopa, and Bahita. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tapsi Gram Panchayat
Tapsi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aguaia |
| 2 | Bagjhopa |
| 3 | Bahita |
| 4 | Kamu Dumaria |
| 5 | Karahia |
| 6 | Kitakarhia |
| 7 | Lachhmipur |
| 8 | Puljhari |
| 9 | Tapsi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tapsi Gram Panchayat
Tapsi Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tapsi 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)
Jama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tapsi 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 Tapsi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tapsi Gram Panchayat
Where is Tapsi Gram Panchayat located?
Tapsi Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tapsi Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Tapsi Gram Panchayat: Aguaia, Bagjhopa, Bahita, Kamu Dumaria, Karahia, Kitakarhia, Lachhmipur, Puljhari, and Tapsi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tapsi Gram Panchayat come under?
Tapsi Gram Panchayat comes under Jama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Tapsi Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tapsi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Tapsi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tapsi Gram Panchayat?
Tapsi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tapsi Gram Panchayat do?
Tapsi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.