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