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