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