Askandha Gram Panchayat, Maheshpur
Askandha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti and Pakur Zila Parishad. Askandha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Askand, Balrampur, and Bhagabandh. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Askandha Gram Panchayat
Askandha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Askand |
| 2 | Balrampur |
| 3 | Bhagabandh |
| 4 | Binodpur |
| 5 | Borio |
| 6 | Jordiha |
| 7 | Nirbandh |
| 8 | Ranipur |
| 9 | Sahebnagar |
| 10 | Tulsipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Askandha Gram Panchayat
Askandha Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Askandha 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)
Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Askandha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pakur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Askandha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Askandha Gram Panchayat
Where is Askandha Gram Panchayat located?
Askandha Gram Panchayat is located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Askandha Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Askandha Gram Panchayat: Askand, Balrampur, Bhagabandh, Binodpur, Borio, Jordiha, Nirbandh, Ranipur, Sahebnagar, and Tulsipur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Askandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Askandha Gram Panchayat comes under Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pakur district.
Which District Panchayat does Askandha Gram Panchayat come under?
Pakur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Askandha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Askandha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Pakur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Askandha Gram Panchayat?
Askandha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Askandha Gram Panchayat do?
Askandha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.