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