Manikpur Gram Panchayat, Thakurgangti
Manikpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Thakurgangti Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Manikpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Baghjhakhra, Baiju Khutahari, and Gargulal. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikpur Gram Panchayat
Manikpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghjhakhra |
| 2 | Baiju Khutahari |
| 3 | Gargulal |
| 4 | Kakar Ghat |
| 5 | Mal Jhakhra |
| 6 | Manikapur |
| 7 | Mohamad Khutahari |
| 8 | Mopahari |
| 9 | Ramdas Khutahari |
| 10 | Sinha Chak |
| 11 | Siwanpur |
| 12 | Talbaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikpur Gram Panchayat
Manikpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikpur 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)
Thakurgangti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikpur 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 Manikpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikpur Gram Panchayat located?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Thakurgangti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikpur Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Manikpur Gram Panchayat: Baghjhakhra, Baiju Khutahari, Gargulal, Kakar Ghat, and Mal Jhakhra and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat comes under Thakurgangti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Manikpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thakurgangti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikpur Gram Panchayat?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikpur Gram Panchayat do?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.