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