Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat, Dumaria
Ashtakowali is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumaria Panchayat Samiti and East Singhbum Zila Parishad. Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Astakoyali, Bara Asthi, and Bhagabera. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat
Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astakoyali |
| 2 | Bara Asthi |
| 3 | Bhagabera |
| 4 | Chaidiha |
| 5 | Chakri |
| 6 | Chhota Asthi |
| 7 | Chingriya |
| 8 | Jamda |
| 9 | Kaliyam |
| 10 | Pochangora |
| 11 | Sat Puri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat
Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ashtakowali 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)
Dumaria Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat
Where is Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat located?
Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat is located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Dumaria Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat: Astakoyali, Bara Asthi, Bhagabera, Chaidiha, and Chakri and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat come under?
Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat comes under Dumaria Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in East Singhbum district.
Which District Panchayat does Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat come under?
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dumaria Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and East Singhbum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat?
Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat do?
Ashtakowali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.