Chatra Gram Panchayat, Poraiyahat
Chatra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Chatra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Amduma, Bhagaband Nij, and Bhaghabandh. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chatra Gram Panchayat
Chatra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amduma |
| 2 | Bhagaband Nij |
| 3 | Bhaghabandh |
| 4 | Bhaghabandh (Dakhintola) |
| 5 | Chatra |
| 6 | Chhota Rajdaha |
| 7 | Dulidih |
| 8 | Ganjoriya |
| 9 | Kairakurwa |
| 10 | Kamrabandh |
| 11 | Kasiajor |
| 12 | Kitajor |
| 13 | Murgabani |
| 14 | Paharidih |
| 15 | Pipra |
| 16 | Pokhariya |
| 17 | Sagunibad |
| 18 | Sat Pahari |
| 19 | Simrakita |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chatra Gram Panchayat
Chatra Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chatra 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)
Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chatra Gram Panchayat
Where is Chatra Gram Panchayat located?
Chatra Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chatra Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Chatra Gram Panchayat: Amduma, Bhagaband Nij, Bhaghabandh, Bhaghabandh (Dakhintola), and Chatra and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Gram Panchayat comes under Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Chatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Chatra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Poraiyahat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chatra Gram Panchayat?
Chatra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chatra Gram Panchayat do?
Chatra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.