Singhni Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi
Singhni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti and Dumka Zila Parishad. Singhni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Bankati, Bhorasarae, and Chamrabahiar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Singhni Gram Panchayat
Singhni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bankati |
| 2 | Bhorasarae |
| 3 | Chamrabahiar |
| 4 | Damusingha |
| 5 | Daulatpur |
| 6 | Dhurwa |
| 7 | Jamabahiar |
| 8 | Jarka |
| 9 | Kesri |
| 10 | Kolharia |
| 11 | Lakhibad |
| 12 | Machhitanr |
| 13 | Maheshkhanda |
| 14 | Narainpur |
| 15 | Raypur |
| 16 | Simra |
| 17 | Singhni |
| 18 | Tetaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Singhni Gram Panchayat
Singhni Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Singhni 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 Singhni 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 Singhni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Singhni Gram Panchayat
Where is Singhni Gram Panchayat located?
Singhni Gram Panchayat is located in the Dumka district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Singhni Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Singhni Gram Panchayat: Bankati, Bhorasarae, Chamrabahiar, Damusingha, and Daulatpur and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Singhni Gram Panchayat come under?
Singhni Gram Panchayat comes under Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dumka district.
Which District Panchayat does Singhni Gram Panchayat come under?
Dumka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Singhni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Singhni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jarmundi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dumka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Singhni Gram Panchayat?
Singhni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Singhni Gram Panchayat do?
Singhni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.