Kewda Gram Panchayat, Murhu
Kewda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Murhu Panchayat Samiti and Khunti Zila Parishad. Kewda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Barkela, Buruhatu, and Chendagutu. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kewda Gram Panchayat
Kewda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barkela |
| 2 | Buruhatu |
| 3 | Chendagutu |
| 4 | Damriay |
| 5 | Dehkela |
| 6 | Garae |
| 7 | Iti |
| 8 | Janumpiri |
| 9 | Karudi |
| 10 | Kewra |
| 11 | Murud |
| 12 | Patradih |
| 13 | Sarwada |
| 14 | Simbua |
| 15 | Sitidih |
| 16 | Tutdih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kewda Gram Panchayat
Kewda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kewda 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)
Murhu Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kewda 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 Kewda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kewda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kewda Gram Panchayat located?
Kewda Gram Panchayat is located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Murhu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kewda Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kewda Gram Panchayat: Barkela, Buruhatu, Chendagutu, Damriay, and Dehkela and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kewda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kewda Gram Panchayat comes under Murhu Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khunti district.
Which District Panchayat does Kewda Gram Panchayat come under?
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kewda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kewda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Murhu Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khunti Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kewda Gram Panchayat?
Kewda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kewda Gram Panchayat do?
Kewda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.