Batnia Gram Panchayat, Jama
Batnia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Batnia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Amjola Chhota, Bhatania, and Chhatadhaka. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Batnia Gram Panchayat
Batnia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amjola Chhota |
| 2 | Bhatania |
| 3 | Chhatadhaka |
| 4 | Kharahara |
| 5 | Kundadih |
| 6 | Lakhna |
| 7 | Majoba |
| 8 | Pharasimal |
| 9 | Pharasimal |
| 10 | Saraiya |
| 11 | Semra |
| 12 | Tiakata Urf Babupur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Batnia Gram Panchayat
Batnia Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Batnia 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 Batnia 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 Batnia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Batnia Gram Panchayat
Where is Batnia Gram Panchayat located?
Batnia Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Batnia Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Batnia Gram Panchayat: Amjola Chhota, Bhatania, Chhatadhaka, Kharahara, and Kundadih and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Batnia Gram Panchayat come under?
Batnia Gram Panchayat comes under Jama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Batnia Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batnia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Batnia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Batnia Gram Panchayat?
Batnia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Batnia Gram Panchayat do?
Batnia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.