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