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