Babhandih Gram Panchayat, Pipra
Babhandih is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Pipra Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Babhandih Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Babhandih, Baijua, and Chaukhra. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Babhandih Gram Panchayat
Babhandih Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babhandih |
| 2 | Baijua |
| 3 | Chaukhra |
| 4 | Gahora |
| 5 | Karma |
| 6 | Kumhaia |
| 7 | Mahugain Alias Jadudih |
| 8 | Majuraha |
| 9 | Naktibar |
| 10 | Rahria |
| 11 | Saguna |
| 12 | Sonbe |
| 13 | Tarwan Kalan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Babhandih Gram Panchayat
Babhandih Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Babhandih 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)
Pipra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babhandih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babhandih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Babhandih Gram Panchayat
Where is Babhandih Gram Panchayat located?
Babhandih Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Pipra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Babhandih Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Babhandih Gram Panchayat: Babhandih, Baijua, Chaukhra, Gahora, and Karma and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Babhandih Gram Panchayat come under?
Babhandih Gram Panchayat comes under Pipra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Babhandih Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Babhandih Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Babhandih Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pipra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Babhandih Gram Panchayat?
Babhandih Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Babhandih Gram Panchayat do?
Babhandih Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.