Katnia Gram Panchayat, Tundi
Katnia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tundi Panchayat Samiti and Dhanbad Zila Parishad. Katnia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Asandabar, Chhatabad, and Karigardih Alias Joganibad. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katnia Gram Panchayat
Katnia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asandabar |
| 2 | Chhatabad |
| 3 | Karigardih Alias Joganibad |
| 4 | Karma Tanr |
| 5 | Katnia |
| 6 | Kharmo |
| 7 | Majhlitanr |
| 8 | Mirjapur |
| 9 | Ojhadih |
| 10 | Patro |
| 11 | Simra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katnia Gram Panchayat
Katnia Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katnia 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)
Tundi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katnia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhanbad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katnia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katnia Gram Panchayat
Where is Katnia Gram Panchayat located?
Katnia Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Katnia Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Katnia Gram Panchayat: Asandabar, Chhatabad, Karigardih Alias Joganibad, Karma Tanr, and Katnia and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Katnia Gram Panchayat come under?
Katnia Gram Panchayat comes under Tundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhanbad district.
Which District Panchayat does Katnia Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhanbad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katnia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Katnia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhanbad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Katnia Gram Panchayat?
Katnia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katnia Gram Panchayat do?
Katnia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.