Kasturi Gram Panchayat, Poraiyahat
Kasturi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Kasturi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Dadughutu Paharpur, Dorabandh, and Kairasol. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kasturi Gram Panchayat
Kasturi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dadughutu Paharpur |
| 2 | Dorabandh |
| 3 | Kairasol |
| 4 | Kasturi |
| 5 | Khairadih |
| 6 | Kita Makra |
| 7 | Maheshdhasa |
| 8 | Maheshkiro Pachimtola |
| 9 | Panch Pahari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kasturi Gram Panchayat
Kasturi Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kasturi 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)
Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasturi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasturi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kasturi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kasturi Gram Panchayat located?
Kasturi Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kasturi Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kasturi Gram Panchayat: Dadughutu Paharpur, Dorabandh, Kairasol, Kasturi, Khairadih, Kita Makra, Maheshdhasa, Maheshkiro Pachimtola, and Panch Pahari.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kasturi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kasturi Gram Panchayat comes under Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Kasturi Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasturi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kasturi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kasturi Gram Panchayat?
Kasturi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kasturi Gram Panchayat do?
Kasturi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.