Thanpur Gram Panchayat, Jama
Thanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Thanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Aguia, Bahinga, and Bichhua. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thanpur Gram Panchayat
Thanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aguia |
| 2 | Bahinga |
| 3 | Bichhua |
| 4 | Gadidabli |
| 5 | Kharouni |
| 6 | Mahuadangal |
| 7 | Pardabli |
| 8 | Purnia |
| 9 | Rajpatti |
| 10 | Sonababupur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thanpur Gram Panchayat
Thanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thanpur 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 Thanpur 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 Thanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Thanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Thanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Thanpur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Thanpur Gram Panchayat: Aguia, Bahinga, Bichhua, Gadidabli, Kharouni, Mahuadangal, Pardabli, Purnia, Rajpatti, and Sonababupur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Thanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Thanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Jama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Thanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Thanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Thanpur Gram Panchayat?
Thanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Thanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.