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