Ara Gram Panchayat, Chatra
Ara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chatra Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Ara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Ahuri, Ara, and Asni Kalan. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ara Gram Panchayat
Ara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahuri |
| 2 | Ara |
| 3 | Asni Kalan |
| 4 | Asni Khurd |
| 5 | Ataria |
| 6 | Bhaipur |
| 7 | Chaur |
| 8 | Geri |
| 9 | Holamgara Khurd |
| 10 | Holmgara Kalan |
| 11 | Karmatanr |
| 12 | Mardanpur |
| 13 | Rud Kalan |
| 14 | Rud Khurd |
| 15 | Sanghra |
| 16 | Sonbigha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ara Gram Panchayat
Ara Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ara 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)
Chatra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ara Gram Panchayat
Where is Ara Gram Panchayat located?
Ara Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chatra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ara Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Ara Gram Panchayat: Ahuri, Ara, Asni Kalan, Asni Khurd, and Ataria and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ara Gram Panchayat come under?
Ara Gram Panchayat comes under Chatra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Ara Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Ara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chatra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ara Gram Panchayat?
Ara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ara Gram Panchayat do?
Ara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.