Jokar Gram Panchayat, Azamnagar
Jokar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Azamnagar Panchayat Samiti and Katihar Zila Parishad. Jokar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bamhangawan, Bathna, and Haripal. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Jokar Gram Panchayat
Jokar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamhangawan |
| 2 | Bathna |
| 3 | Haripal |
| 4 | Hat Baraul |
| 5 | Jakar |
| 6 | Maria |
| 7 | Moti Kamat |
| 8 | Palsa |
| 9 | Pokharia |
| 10 | Surajpokhar |
| 11 | Tengar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jokar Gram Panchayat
Jokar Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jokar 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)
Azamnagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jokar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jokar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jokar Gram Panchayat
Where is Jokar Gram Panchayat located?
Jokar Gram Panchayat is located in the Katihar district of Bihar. It falls under the Azamnagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jokar Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Jokar Gram Panchayat: Bamhangawan, Bathna, Haripal, Hat Baraul, and Jakar and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jokar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jokar Gram Panchayat comes under Azamnagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Katihar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jokar Gram Panchayat come under?
Katihar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jokar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Jokar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Azamnagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Katihar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jokar Gram Panchayat?
Jokar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Jokar Gram Panchayat do?
Jokar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.