Kowaam Gram Panchayat, Ramgarh
Kowaam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Kowaam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Babupatojoria, Basterwa, and Belatari. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kowaam Gram Panchayat
Kowaam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babupatojoria |
| 2 | Basterwa |
| 3 | Belatari |
| 4 | Bhora Am |
| 5 | Bhorandiha |
| 6 | Bichgarh |
| 7 | Dhaniapahari |
| 8 | Dholpathar |
| 9 | Jhumarpatojoria |
| 10 | Koam |
| 11 | Kurumtanr |
| 12 | Lakhna |
| 13 | Mahuadangal |
| 14 | Majhdiha |
| 15 | Patarpahari |
| 16 | Pinrargaria |
| 17 | Sagarbhoga |
| 18 | Saraipani |
| 19 | Semaiduma |
| 20 | Tal |
| 21 | Taratikar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kowaam Gram Panchayat
Kowaam Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kowaam 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)
Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kowaam 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 Kowaam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kowaam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kowaam Gram Panchayat located?
Kowaam Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kowaam Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Kowaam Gram Panchayat: Babupatojoria, Basterwa, Belatari, Bhora Am, and Bhorandiha and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kowaam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kowaam Gram Panchayat comes under Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Kowaam Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kowaam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kowaam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ramgarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kowaam Gram Panchayat?
Kowaam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kowaam Gram Panchayat do?
Kowaam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.