Pankara Gram Panchayat, Dumaria
Pankara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Dumaria Panchayat Samiti and Gaya Zila Parishad. Pankara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Barahgawan, Basdiha, and Chorahi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Pankara Gram Panchayat
Pankara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barahgawan |
| 2 | Basdiha |
| 3 | Chorahi |
| 4 | Dumaria |
| 5 | Jagat Khap |
| 6 | Kathautia |
| 7 | Lataha |
| 8 | Mayapur |
| 9 | Pankara |
| 10 | Patkhaulia |
| 11 | Purkhan Chak |
| 12 | Rachhia |
| 13 | Simri |
| 14 | Sujji Kalan |
| 15 | Sujji Khurd |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pankara Gram Panchayat
Pankara Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pankara 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)
Dumaria Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pankara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pankara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pankara Gram Panchayat
Where is Pankara Gram Panchayat located?
Pankara Gram Panchayat is located in the Gaya district of Bihar. It falls under the Dumaria Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pankara Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Pankara Gram Panchayat: Barahgawan, Basdiha, Chorahi, Dumaria, and Jagat Khap and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pankara Gram Panchayat come under?
Pankara Gram Panchayat comes under Dumaria Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gaya district.
Which District Panchayat does Pankara Gram Panchayat come under?
Gaya Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pankara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Pankara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumaria Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gaya Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pankara Gram Panchayat?
Pankara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Pankara Gram Panchayat do?
Pankara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.