Khatponk Gram Panchayat, Tisri
Khatponk is a Gram Panchayat located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tisri Panchayat Samiti and Giridih Zila Parishad. Khatponk Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baghmari, Bandarchuaw, and Bastikura. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khatponk Gram Panchayat
Khatponk Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmari |
| 2 | Bandarchuaw |
| 3 | Bastikura |
| 4 | Bhogtadih |
| 5 | Dalpatdih |
| 6 | Diwanjot |
| 7 | Karanpura |
| 8 | Kendua |
| 9 | Khatponk |
| 10 | Lohtana |
| 11 | Mahlidih |
| 12 | Pachrukhi |
| 13 | Ranadih |
| 14 | Rijhni |
| 15 | Sumeridih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khatponk Gram Panchayat
Khatponk Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khatponk 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)
Tisri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khatponk 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 Khatponk Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khatponk Gram Panchayat
Where is Khatponk Gram Panchayat located?
Khatponk Gram Panchayat is located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tisri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khatponk Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Khatponk Gram Panchayat: Baghmari, Bandarchuaw, Bastikura, Bhogtadih, and Dalpatdih and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khatponk Gram Panchayat come under?
Khatponk Gram Panchayat comes under Tisri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Giridih district.
Which District Panchayat does Khatponk Gram Panchayat come under?
Giridih Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khatponk Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Khatponk Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tisri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Giridih Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khatponk Gram Panchayat?
Khatponk Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khatponk Gram Panchayat do?
Khatponk Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.