Etam Gram Panchayat, Basia
Etam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gumla district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Basia Panchayat Samiti and Gumla Zila Parishad. Etam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Amdega, Dalmadih, and Itam. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Etam Gram Panchayat
Etam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amdega |
| 2 | Dalmadih |
| 3 | Itam |
| 4 | Khat Khura |
| 5 | Kochedega |
| 6 | Kurum |
| 7 | Sasia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Etam Gram Panchayat
Etam Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Etam 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)
Basia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Etam 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 Etam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Etam Gram Panchayat
Where is Etam Gram Panchayat located?
Etam Gram Panchayat is located in the Gumla district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Basia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Etam Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Etam Gram Panchayat: Amdega, Dalmadih, Itam, Khat Khura, Kochedega, Kurum, and Sasia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Etam Gram Panchayat come under?
Etam Gram Panchayat comes under Basia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gumla district.
Which District Panchayat does Etam Gram Panchayat come under?
Gumla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Etam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Etam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gumla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Etam Gram Panchayat?
Etam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Etam Gram Panchayat do?
Etam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.