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