Bhalki Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Bhalki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Bhalki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bhalki, Chandardip, and Kairo. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhalki Gram Panchayat
Bhalki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalki |
| 2 | Chandardip |
| 3 | Kairo |
| 4 | Karmakita Tarni Chhit |
| 5 | Lagwa |
| 6 | Mahua |
| 7 | Mahuliakita |
| 8 | Motha |
| 9 | Rampur |
| 10 | Sadhudih |
| 11 | Shampur |
| 12 | Sultantikar |
| 13 | Thengidih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhalki Gram Panchayat
Bhalki Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhalki 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)
Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalki 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 Bhalki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhalki Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhalki Gram Panchayat located?
Bhalki Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhalki Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Bhalki Gram Panchayat: Bhalki, Chandardip, Kairo, Karmakita Tarni Chhit, and Lagwa and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhalki Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhalki Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhalki Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Bhalki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhalki Gram Panchayat?
Bhalki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhalki Gram Panchayat do?
Bhalki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.