Lathibari Gram Panchayat, Poraiyahat

Lathibari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Lathibari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Dharophata, Lathibari, and Raghunathpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Lathibari Gram Panchayat

Lathibari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dharophata
2Lathibari
3Raghunathpur

Panchayati Raj Structure for Lathibari Gram Panchayat

Lathibari Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Lathibari 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 Lathibari 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 Lathibari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Lathibari Gram Panchayat

Where is Lathibari Gram Panchayat located?

Lathibari Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Lathibari Gram Panchayat?

3 villages come under Lathibari Gram Panchayat: Dharophata, Lathibari, and Raghunathpur.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Lathibari Gram Panchayat come under?

Lathibari Gram Panchayat comes under Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.

Which District Panchayat does Lathibari Gram Panchayat come under?

Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lathibari Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?

Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Lathibari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Lathibari Gram Panchayat?

Lathibari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Lathibari Gram Panchayat do?

Lathibari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.