Ukma Gram Panchayat, Purvi Tundi
Ukma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Purvi Tundi Panchayat Samiti and Dhanbad Zila Parishad. Ukma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Banjhdih, Chepkia, and Chunudih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ukma Gram Panchayat
Ukma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banjhdih |
| 2 | Chepkia |
| 3 | Chunudih |
| 4 | Hariharpur |
| 5 | Harilakol |
| 6 | Hatsara |
| 7 | Korea |
| 8 | Naudiha |
| 9 | Palubera |
| 10 | Putulia |
| 11 | Ramkanali |
| 12 | Saharpura |
| 13 | Sanad |
| 14 | Ukma |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ukma Gram Panchayat
Ukma Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ukma 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)
Purvi Tundi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ukma 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 Ukma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ukma Gram Panchayat
Where is Ukma Gram Panchayat located?
Ukma Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Purvi Tundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ukma Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Ukma Gram Panchayat: Banjhdih, Chepkia, Chunudih, Hariharpur, and Harilakol and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ukma Gram Panchayat come under?
Ukma Gram Panchayat comes under Purvi Tundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhanbad district.
Which District Panchayat does Ukma Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhanbad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ukma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Ukma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purvi Tundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhanbad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ukma Gram Panchayat?
Ukma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ukma Gram Panchayat do?
Ukma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.