Karni Gram Panchayat, Itkhori
Karni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Itkhori Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Karni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bagmundi, Bamandiha, and Bela. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karni Gram Panchayat
Karni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagmundi |
| 2 | Bamandiha |
| 3 | Bela |
| 4 | Bonga |
| 5 | Chorkari |
| 6 | Jagdispur |
| 7 | Karni |
| 8 | Kharaundha |
| 9 | Lohargara |
| 10 | Nawadih |
| 11 | Panchmo |
| 12 | Pipra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karni Gram Panchayat
Karni Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karni 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 Karni 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 Karni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karni Gram Panchayat
Where is Karni Gram Panchayat located?
Karni Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Itkhori Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karni Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Karni Gram Panchayat: Bagmundi, Bamandiha, Bela, Bonga, and Chorkari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karni Gram Panchayat come under?
Karni Gram Panchayat comes under Itkhori Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Karni Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Karni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Itkhori Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karni Gram Panchayat?
Karni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karni Gram Panchayat do?
Karni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.