Galkunda Gram Panchayat, Gandey
Galkunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gandey Panchayat Samiti and Giridih Zila Parishad. Galkunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Basodih, Behradih, and Bhashpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Galkunda Gram Panchayat
Galkunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basodih |
| 2 | Behradih |
| 3 | Bhashpur |
| 4 | Chaudhridih |
| 5 | Darwedih |
| 6 | Gajkunda |
| 7 | Ghasi Raidih |
| 8 | Joganiyatand |
| 9 | Mahdudih |
| 10 | Manharsingha |
| 11 | Margomunda |
| 12 | Motkisingha |
| 13 | Nawadih |
| 14 | Parmadih |
| 15 | Pathalkuchiya |
| 16 | Phuljhariya |
| 17 | Rampur |
| 18 | Saraun |
| 19 | Sundarpahari |
| 20 | Tarmunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Galkunda Gram Panchayat
Galkunda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Galkunda 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)
Gandey Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galkunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Giridih Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galkunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Galkunda Gram Panchayat
Where is Galkunda Gram Panchayat located?
Galkunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gandey Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Galkunda Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Galkunda Gram Panchayat: Basodih, Behradih, Bhashpur, Chaudhridih, and Darwedih and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Galkunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Galkunda Gram Panchayat comes under Gandey Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Giridih district.
Which District Panchayat does Galkunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Giridih Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Galkunda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Galkunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gandey Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Giridih Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Galkunda Gram Panchayat?
Galkunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Galkunda Gram Panchayat do?
Galkunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.