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