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