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