Bharhi Gram Panchayat, Pratappur
Bharhi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Pratappur Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Bharhi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bajrahi, Bharhi, and Jolahbigha. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bharhi Gram Panchayat
Bharhi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajrahi |
| 2 | Bharhi |
| 3 | Jolahbigha |
| 4 | Kewalia |
| 5 | Marka |
| 6 | Rabda |
| 7 | Rajpur |
| 8 | Tumia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bharhi Gram Panchayat
Bharhi Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bharhi 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)
Pratappur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharhi 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 Bharhi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bharhi Gram Panchayat
Where is Bharhi Gram Panchayat located?
Bharhi Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Pratappur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bharhi Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Bharhi Gram Panchayat: Bajrahi, Bharhi, Jolahbigha, Kewalia, Marka, Rabda, Rajpur, and Tumia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bharhi Gram Panchayat come under?
Bharhi Gram Panchayat comes under Pratappur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Bharhi Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bharhi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Bharhi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pratappur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bharhi Gram Panchayat?
Bharhi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bharhi Gram Panchayat do?
Bharhi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.