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