Digha Gram Panchayat, Manoharpur
Digha is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Manoharpur Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Digha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baliba, Bitkilsoy, and Digha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Digha Gram Panchayat
Digha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baliba |
| 2 | Bitkilsoy |
| 3 | Digha |
| 4 | Dikuponga |
| 5 | Hatnabera |
| 6 | Holonguli |
| 7 | Kadlibad |
| 8 | Kudripa |
| 9 | Kulaiburu |
| 10 | Kumdih |
| 11 | Marang Ponga |
| 12 | Nawagoan |
| 13 | Thaikobad |
| 14 | Tindiposi |
| 15 | Usuria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Digha Gram Panchayat
Digha Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Digha 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)
Manoharpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Digha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Digha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Digha Gram Panchayat
Where is Digha Gram Panchayat located?
Digha Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Manoharpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Digha Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Digha Gram Panchayat: Baliba, Bitkilsoy, Digha, Dikuponga, and Hatnabera and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Digha Gram Panchayat come under?
Digha Gram Panchayat comes under Manoharpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Digha Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Digha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Digha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manoharpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Digha Gram Panchayat?
Digha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Digha Gram Panchayat do?
Digha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.