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