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