Kakni Gram Panchayat, Saraiyahat
Kakni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Kakni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Chatra, Chorajor, and Garbher. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kakni Gram Panchayat
Kakni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chatra |
| 2 | Chorajor |
| 3 | Garbher |
| 4 | Jamua |
| 5 | Kakni |
| 6 | Khirdhana |
| 7 | Kurma |
| 8 | Muriyar |
| 9 | Ranga Asna |
| 10 | Tataria |
| 11 | Thandari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kakni Gram Panchayat
Kakni Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kakni 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)
Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakni 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 Kakni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kakni Gram Panchayat
Where is Kakni Gram Panchayat located?
Kakni Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kakni Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kakni Gram Panchayat: Chatra, Chorajor, Garbher, Jamua, and Kakni and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kakni Gram Panchayat come under?
Kakni Gram Panchayat comes under Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Kakni Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kakni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kakni Gram Panchayat?
Kakni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kakni Gram Panchayat do?
Kakni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.