Jhikra Gram Panchayat, Kathikund
Jhikra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Jhikra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bara Bhaki, Bara Dhania Pahari, and Chhota Dhania Pahari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhikra Gram Panchayat
Jhikra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Bhaki |
| 2 | Bara Dhania Pahari |
| 3 | Chhota Dhania Pahari |
| 4 | Domanpur |
| 5 | Gamharpahari |
| 6 | Jaluaduba |
| 7 | Jhirka |
| 8 | Kairasol |
| 9 | Kendpahari |
| 10 | Lakra Pahari |
| 11 | Masania |
| 12 | Pelendaha |
| 13 | Saldaha |
| 14 | Sarsabad |
| 15 | Tesparta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhikra Gram Panchayat
Jhikra Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhikra 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)
Kathikund Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikra 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 Jhikra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhikra Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhikra Gram Panchayat located?
Jhikra Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Kathikund Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikra Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Jhikra Gram Panchayat: Bara Bhaki, Bara Dhania Pahari, Chhota Dhania Pahari, Domanpur, and Gamharpahari and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikra Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikra Gram Panchayat comes under Kathikund Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhikra Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Jhikra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kathikund Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhikra Gram Panchayat?
Jhikra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhikra Gram Panchayat do?
Jhikra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.