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