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