Shankardih Gram Panchayat, Dumri
Shankardih is a Gram Panchayat located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumri Panchayat Samiti and Giridih Zila Parishad. Shankardih Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Barwadih, Belatand, and Galagi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shankardih Gram Panchayat
Shankardih Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barwadih |
| 2 | Belatand |
| 3 | Galagi |
| 4 | Kashibeda |
| 5 | Mohanpur |
| 6 | Nichitpur |
| 7 | Prayagpur |
| 8 | Pusadih |
| 9 | Ramnagar |
| 10 | Shankardih |
| 11 | Tarwatand |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shankardih Gram Panchayat
Shankardih Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Shankardih 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 Shankardih 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 Shankardih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shankardih Gram Panchayat
Where is Shankardih Gram Panchayat located?
Shankardih Gram Panchayat is located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shankardih Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Shankardih Gram Panchayat: Barwadih, Belatand, Galagi, Kashibeda, and Mohanpur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shankardih Gram Panchayat come under?
Shankardih Gram Panchayat comes under Dumri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Giridih district.
Which District Panchayat does Shankardih Gram Panchayat come under?
Giridih Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shankardih Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Shankardih Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Giridih Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shankardih Gram Panchayat?
Shankardih Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shankardih Gram Panchayat do?
Shankardih Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.