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