Birhu Gram Panchayat, Khunti
Birhu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Khunti Panchayat Samiti and Khunti Zila Parishad. Birhu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Belwadag, Birhu, and Chiruhatu. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Birhu Gram Panchayat
Birhu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belwadag |
| 2 | Birhu |
| 3 | Chiruhatu |
| 4 | Dumardaga |
| 5 | Idri |
| 6 | Manhu |
| 7 | Rewa |
| 8 | Siladon |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Birhu Gram Panchayat
Birhu Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Birhu 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)
Khunti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birhu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birhu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Birhu Gram Panchayat
Where is Birhu Gram Panchayat located?
Birhu Gram Panchayat is located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Khunti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Birhu Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Birhu Gram Panchayat: Belwadag, Birhu, Chiruhatu, Dumardaga, Idri, Manhu, Rewa, and Siladon.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Birhu Gram Panchayat come under?
Birhu Gram Panchayat comes under Khunti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khunti district.
Which District Panchayat does Birhu Gram Panchayat come under?
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birhu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Birhu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khunti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khunti Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Birhu Gram Panchayat?
Birhu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Birhu Gram Panchayat do?
Birhu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.