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