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