Atapur Gram Panchayat, Udhwa
Atapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sahebganj district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Udhwa Panchayat Samiti and Sahebganj Zila Parishad. Atapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Atapur, Bara Sangat, and Bara Sangat (Chhit). It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Atapur Gram Panchayat
Atapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atapur |
| 2 | Bara Sangat |
| 3 | Bara Sangat (Chhit) |
| 4 | Birampur |
| 5 | Durgadaspur |
| 6 | Gerapokhar |
| 7 | Ghurucharanpur |
| 8 | Hathiabandh |
| 9 | Kesobbati |
| 10 | Lalchandpur |
| 11 | Manglanandpur |
| 12 | Mansachandi (Chhit) |
| 13 | Miapur |
| 14 | Miapur |
| 15 | Miapur |
| 16 | Miapur |
| 17 | Nawapara |
| 18 | Ranga Tola |
| 19 | Rasulpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Atapur Gram Panchayat
Atapur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Atapur 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)
Udhwa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atapur 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 Atapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Atapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Atapur Gram Panchayat located?
Atapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Sahebganj district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Udhwa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Atapur Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Atapur Gram Panchayat: Atapur, Bara Sangat, Bara Sangat (Chhit), Birampur, and Durgadaspur and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Atapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Atapur Gram Panchayat comes under Udhwa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sahebganj district.
Which District Panchayat does Atapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sahebganj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Atapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Udhwa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sahebganj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Atapur Gram Panchayat?
Atapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Atapur Gram Panchayat do?
Atapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.