Kurma Gram Panchayat, Rajnagar
Kurma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti and Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad. Kurma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Asua, Bara Dholadih, and Bara Paharpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurma Gram Panchayat
Kurma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asua |
| 2 | Bara Dholadih |
| 3 | Bara Paharpur |
| 4 | Chheria Pahari |
| 5 | Chhota Paharpur |
| 6 | Chota Dholadih |
| 7 | Gura |
| 8 | Hakasara |
| 9 | Jogitopa |
| 10 | Kendmundi |
| 11 | Kurma |
| 12 | Madanasai |
| 13 | Namibera |
| 14 | Nayadih |
| 15 | Ranigunj |
| 16 | Sarangpos |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurma Gram Panchayat
Kurma Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurma 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)
Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurma Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurma Gram Panchayat located?
Kurma Gram Panchayat is located in the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurma Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kurma Gram Panchayat: Asua, Bara Dholadih, Bara Paharpur, Chheria Pahari, and Chhota Paharpur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurma Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurma Gram Panchayat comes under Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Saraikela Kharsawan district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurma Gram Panchayat come under?
Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kurma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rajnagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurma Gram Panchayat?
Kurma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurma Gram Panchayat do?
Kurma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.