Jonka Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Jonka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Jonka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Ambapaghar, Bagjhopa, and Burhikurwa. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jonka Gram Panchayat
Jonka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambapaghar |
| 2 | Bagjhopa |
| 3 | Burhikurwa |
| 4 | Garda |
| 5 | Garhitar |
| 6 | Heth Tinghara |
| 7 | Jhagrahi |
| 8 | Jhajha |
| 9 | Joka |
| 10 | Karma |
| 11 | Katariya |
| 12 | Ladar |
| 13 | Ladar Chhit |
| 14 | Mithmara |
| 15 | Nakti |
| 16 | Narganj |
| 17 | Newanipathar |
| 18 | Noria |
| 19 | Paharidih |
| 20 | Pathri |
| 21 | Patwai |
| 22 | Sikandara |
| 23 | Tinghara |
| 24 | Udalpahari |
| 25 | Uper Tinghra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jonka Gram Panchayat
Jonka Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jonka 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 Jonka 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 Jonka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jonka Gram Panchayat
Where is Jonka Gram Panchayat located?
Jonka Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jonka Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Jonka Gram Panchayat: Ambapaghar, Bagjhopa, Burhikurwa, Garda, and Garhitar and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jonka Gram Panchayat come under?
Jonka Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Jonka Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jonka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Jonka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jonka Gram Panchayat?
Jonka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jonka Gram Panchayat do?
Jonka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.