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