Kelahwa Gram Panchayat, Panki
Kelahwa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Panki Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Kelahwa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Ambalori, Balmuwan, and Barkadaha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kelahwa Gram Panchayat
Kelahwa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambalori |
| 2 | Balmuwan |
| 3 | Barkadaha |
| 4 | Barodiri |
| 5 | Garhganw |
| 6 | Hatwar |
| 7 | Kelwa |
| 8 | Khankhar |
| 9 | Teldiha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kelahwa Gram Panchayat
Kelahwa Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kelahwa 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)
Panki Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kelahwa 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 Kelahwa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kelahwa Gram Panchayat
Where is Kelahwa Gram Panchayat located?
Kelahwa Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Panki Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kelahwa Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kelahwa Gram Panchayat: Ambalori, Balmuwan, Barkadaha, Barodiri, Garhganw, Hatwar, Kelwa, Khankhar, and Teldiha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kelahwa Gram Panchayat come under?
Kelahwa Gram Panchayat comes under Panki Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Kelahwa Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kelahwa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kelahwa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Panki Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kelahwa Gram Panchayat?
Kelahwa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kelahwa Gram Panchayat do?
Kelahwa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.