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