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