Katia Gram Panchayat, Lawalong
Katia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Katia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Akona, Angara, and Banchatra. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katia Gram Panchayat
Katia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akona |
| 2 | Angara |
| 3 | Banchatra |
| 4 | Bandaru |
| 5 | Barwadih |
| 6 | Bhandia |
| 7 | Chandanpur |
| 8 | Chatar |
| 9 | Karma |
| 10 | Katia |
| 11 | Khangara |
| 12 | Mali |
| 13 | Rakhed |
| 14 | Ratnag |
| 15 | Sarhachia |
| 16 | Thakurdih |
| 17 | Tungun |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katia Gram Panchayat
Katia Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katia 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)
Lawalong Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katia 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 Katia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katia Gram Panchayat
Where is Katia Gram Panchayat located?
Katia Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Katia Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Katia Gram Panchayat: Akona, Angara, Banchatra, Bandaru, and Barwadih and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Katia Gram Panchayat come under?
Katia Gram Panchayat comes under Lawalong Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Katia Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Katia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lawalong Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Katia Gram Panchayat?
Katia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katia Gram Panchayat do?
Katia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.