Khanpur Gram Panchayat, Maheshpur
Khanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti and Pakur Zila Parishad. Khanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Binodpur, Datoi, and Dhanukpuja. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Khanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Binodpur |
| 2 | Datoi |
| 3 | Dhanukpuja |
| 4 | Kadampur |
| 5 | Kadishirchhit |
| 6 | Kanaipurchhit |
| 7 | Kasiadangal |
| 8 | Khanpur |
| 9 | Laugaon |
| 10 | Madhopara |
| 11 | Mahadebnagar |
| 12 | Mahubona |
| 13 | Mahubona |
| 14 | Mahurapurchhitl |
| 15 | Murgodanga |
| 16 | Paranpur-Chok |
| 17 | Partappur |
| 18 | Raghopara |
| 19 | Ramnathpur |
| 20 | Sirpur |
| 21 | Tolaserpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khanpur 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 Khanpur 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 Khanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Khanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khanpur Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Khanpur Gram Panchayat: Binodpur, Datoi, Dhanukpuja, Kadampur, and Kadishirchhit and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pakur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Pakur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Khanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Pakur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khanpur Gram Panchayat?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Khanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.