Arjunpur Gram Panchayat, Pathna
Arjunpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sahebganj district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Pathna Panchayat Samiti and Sahebganj Zila Parishad. Arjunpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Arjunpur, Bara Durgapur, and Birgaon. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arjunpur Gram Panchayat
Arjunpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjunpur |
| 2 | Bara Durgapur |
| 3 | Birgaon |
| 4 | Bishunpur |
| 5 | Chhota Durgapur |
| 6 | Gohalbari |
| 7 | Guakaola |
| 8 | Kusumpokhar |
| 9 | Lakrapahari |
| 10 | Mohabatpur |
| 11 | Simaldhab |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arjunpur Gram Panchayat
Arjunpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arjunpur 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)
Pathna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arjunpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sahebganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arjunpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arjunpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Arjunpur Gram Panchayat located?
Arjunpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Sahebganj district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Pathna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arjunpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Arjunpur Gram Panchayat: Arjunpur, Bara Durgapur, Birgaon, Bishunpur, and Chhota Durgapur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arjunpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Arjunpur Gram Panchayat comes under Pathna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sahebganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Arjunpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sahebganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arjunpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Arjunpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pathna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sahebganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arjunpur Gram Panchayat?
Arjunpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arjunpur Gram Panchayat do?
Arjunpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.