Bara Gram Panchayat, Jama
Bara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Bara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bara, Dhakodih, and Dudhani. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bara Gram Panchayat
Bara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara |
| 2 | Dhakodih |
| 3 | Dudhani |
| 4 | Heth Majhiani |
| 5 | Heth Situa |
| 6 | Jamogori |
| 7 | Maghi Santali |
| 8 | Meghi Ghatwali |
| 9 | Phulopani |
| 10 | Purania |
| 11 | Saropahari |
| 12 | Sejaphari |
| 13 | Thanpur |
| 14 | Tilatanr |
| 15 | Upar Majhiani |
| 16 | Upar Situa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bara Gram Panchayat
Bara Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bara 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)
Jama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bara Gram Panchayat
Where is Bara Gram Panchayat located?
Bara Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bara Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Bara Gram Panchayat: Bara, Dhakodih, Dudhani, Heth Majhiani, and Heth Situa and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bara Gram Panchayat come under?
Bara Gram Panchayat comes under Jama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Bara Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Bara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bara Gram Panchayat?
Bara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bara Gram Panchayat do?
Bara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.