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