Palma Gram Panchayat, Sarath
Palma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sarath Panchayat Samiti and Deoghar Zila Parishad. Palma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Banjhi Kend, Churuliya, and Dighi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Palma Gram Panchayat
Palma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banjhi Kend |
| 2 | Churuliya |
| 3 | Dighi |
| 4 | Harirakha |
| 5 | Khairbani |
| 6 | Kusmaha |
| 7 | Paharudih |
| 8 | Palma |
| 9 | Phouadarbank |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Palma Gram Panchayat
Palma Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Palma 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)
Sarath Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Deoghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Palma Gram Panchayat
Where is Palma Gram Panchayat located?
Palma Gram Panchayat is located in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sarath Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Palma Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Palma Gram Panchayat: Banjhi Kend, Churuliya, Dighi, Harirakha, Khairbani, Kusmaha, Paharudih, Palma, and Phouadarbank.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Palma Gram Panchayat come under?
Palma Gram Panchayat comes under Sarath Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Deoghar district.
Which District Panchayat does Palma Gram Panchayat come under?
Deoghar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Palma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sarath Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Deoghar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Palma Gram Panchayat?
Palma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Palma Gram Panchayat do?
Palma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.