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