Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat, Chhatarpur
Kala Pahar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chhatarpur Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Birwadohar, Chauchhia, and Dundur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat
Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birwadohar |
| 2 | Chauchhia |
| 3 | Dundur |
| 4 | Gontha |
| 5 | Hathgara |
| 6 | Hisag |
| 7 | Kalapahar |
| 8 | Kodwaria |
| 9 | Kushmaha |
| 10 | Lahanga |
| 11 | Lowadag |
| 12 | Maheshra |
| 13 | Maradag |
| 14 | Solanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat
Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kala Pahar 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)
Chhatarpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kala Pahar 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 Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat
Where is Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat located?
Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chhatarpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat: Birwadohar, Chauchhia, Dundur, Gontha, and Hathgara and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatarpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatarpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat?
Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat do?
Kala Pahar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.