Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat, Hussainabad
Upari Kalan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Araji Bhairopur, Araji Kamgarpur, and Araji Kusumhara. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat
Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Araji Bhairopur |
| 2 | Araji Kamgarpur |
| 3 | Araji Kusumhara |
| 4 | Araji Langarkot |
| 5 | Bhagwan Bigha |
| 6 | Bhairopur |
| 7 | Fatma Chak |
| 8 | Kamgarpur |
| 9 | Kusumhara |
| 10 | Langar Kot |
| 11 | Majhiaon |
| 12 | Mobarakpur |
| 13 | Piparbar |
| 14 | Upri Kalan |
| 15 | Upri Khurd |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat
Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Upari Kalan 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)
Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upari Kalan 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 Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat
Where is Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat located?
Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat: Araji Bhairopur, Araji Kamgarpur, Araji Kusumhara, Araji Langarkot, and Bhagwan Bigha and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat comes under Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat?
Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat do?
Upari Kalan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.