Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Jhanakpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Baghmara, Bara, and Barmasia. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat
Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmara |
| 2 | Bara |
| 3 | Barmasia |
| 4 | Bhorandih |
| 5 | Chandudih |
| 6 | Dhaka |
| 7 | Dhawatanr |
| 8 | Dumgi |
| 9 | Hathgar |
| 10 | Jhanakpur |
| 11 | Kairokhatisar |
| 12 | Lorighaghar |
| 13 | Lutiatanr |
| 14 | Nawahdih |
| 15 | Palojori |
| 16 | Parighadih |
| 17 | Sanpdahar |
| 18 | Satpahari |
| 19 | Sirampur |
| 20 | Tharwari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat
Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhanakpur 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 Jhanakpur 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 Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat located?
Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat: Baghmara, Bara, Barmasia, Bhorandih, and Chandudih and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat?
Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat do?
Jhanakpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.