Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat, Patan
Kaswakhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Patan Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Baghmari Alias Pakhalmar, Buka, and Burhi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat
Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmari Alias Pakhalmar |
| 2 | Buka |
| 3 | Burhi |
| 4 | Chatma |
| 5 | Hesla Alias Kaswa Khar |
| 6 | Homia |
| 7 | Katri |
| 8 | Khapar Manda |
| 9 | Larbandhhwa |
| 10 | Ledgani |
| 11 | Naudiha |
| 12 | Nawadih |
| 13 | Rol |
| 14 | Tilaiya |
| 15 | Tisibar |
| 16 | Tuia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat
Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kaswakhar 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)
Patan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaswakhar 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 Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat
Where is Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat located?
Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Patan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat: Baghmari Alias Pakhalmar, Buka, Burhi, Chatma, and Hesla Alias Kaswa Khar and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat comes under Patan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat?
Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat do?
Kaswakhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.