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