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