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