Dhuna Gram Panchayat, Itkhori
Dhuna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Itkhori Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Dhuna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Balia, Dhuna, and Irki. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhuna Gram Panchayat
Dhuna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia |
| 2 | Dhuna |
| 3 | Irki |
| 4 | Itkhori Chatti |
| 5 | Jhakra |
| 6 | Kanaudi |
| 7 | Katua |
| 8 | Kharouni |
| 9 | Mogla |
| 10 | Piprahi |
| 11 | Rajpur |
| 12 | Rajwar |
| 13 | Raksa |
| 14 | Raksi |
| 15 | Silar |
| 16 | Sonasemar |
| 17 | Sonia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhuna Gram Panchayat
Dhuna Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhuna 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)
Itkhori Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhuna 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 Dhuna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhuna Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhuna Gram Panchayat located?
Dhuna Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Itkhori Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhuna Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Dhuna Gram Panchayat: Balia, Dhuna, Irki, Itkhori Chatti, and Jhakra and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhuna Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhuna Gram Panchayat comes under Itkhori Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhuna Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhuna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Dhuna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Itkhori Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhuna Gram Panchayat?
Dhuna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhuna Gram Panchayat do?
Dhuna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.