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