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