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