Kelende Gram Panchayat, Jhinkpani
Kelende is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jhinkpani Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Kelende Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bistumpur, Ichapur, and Kelende. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kelende Gram Panchayat
Kelende Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bistumpur |
| 2 | Ichapur |
| 3 | Kelende |
| 4 | Raghunathpur |
| 5 | Sonaposi |
| 6 | Tirilpi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kelende Gram Panchayat
Kelende Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kelende 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)
Jhinkpani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kelende 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 Kelende Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kelende Gram Panchayat
Where is Kelende Gram Panchayat located?
Kelende Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jhinkpani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kelende Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Kelende Gram Panchayat: Bistumpur, Ichapur, Kelende, Raghunathpur, Sonaposi, and Tirilpi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kelende Gram Panchayat come under?
Kelende Gram Panchayat comes under Jhinkpani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Kelende Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kelende Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kelende Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhinkpani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kelende Gram Panchayat?
Kelende Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kelende Gram Panchayat do?
Kelende Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.