Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat, Potka
Gwalkanta is a Gram Panchayat located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Potka Panchayat Samiti and East Singhbum Zila Parishad. Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Baliyagora, Butgora, and Chandanpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat
Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baliyagora |
| 2 | Butgora |
| 3 | Chandanpur |
| 4 | Dhanguriya |
| 5 | Gargaon |
| 6 | Goalkata |
| 7 | Janamdi |
| 8 | Mohanadi |
| 9 | Porsa |
| 10 | Ranijor |
| 11 | Saharjuri |
| 12 | Serengdih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat
Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gwalkanta 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)
Potka Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gwalkanta 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 Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat
Where is Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat located?
Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat is located in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Potka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat: Baliyagora, Butgora, Chandanpur, Dhanguriya, and Gargaon and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat come under?
Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat comes under Potka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in East Singhbum district.
Which District Panchayat does Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat come under?
East Singhbum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Potka Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and East Singhbum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat?
Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat do?
Gwalkanta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.