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