Jhunki Gram Panchayat, Sikaripara
Jhunki is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Jhunki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bara Chapiria, Bhelatanr, and Chhota Chapiria. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhunki Gram Panchayat
Jhunki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Chapiria |
| 2 | Bhelatanr |
| 3 | Chhota Chapiria |
| 4 | Dudhi Kandar |
| 5 | Jhunki |
| 6 | Kajladah |
| 7 | Kendpahari |
| 8 | Kurumtanr |
| 9 | Rakhabani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhunki Gram Panchayat
Jhunki Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhunki 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 Jhunki 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 Jhunki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhunki Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhunki Gram Panchayat located?
Jhunki Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhunki Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Jhunki Gram Panchayat: Bara Chapiria, Bhelatanr, Chhota Chapiria, Dudhi Kandar, Jhunki, Kajladah, Kendpahari, Kurumtanr, and Rakhabani.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhunki Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhunki Gram Panchayat comes under Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhunki Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhunki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Jhunki Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sikaripara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhunki Gram Panchayat?
Jhunki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhunki Gram Panchayat do?
Jhunki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.