Phofnad Gram Panchayat, Karmatanr Vidyasagar
Phofnad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Karmatanr Vidyasagar Panchayat Samiti and Jamtara Zila Parishad. Phofnad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Hirapur, Lakartanga, and Nimadih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Phofnad Gram Panchayat
Phofnad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hirapur |
| 2 | Lakartanga |
| 3 | Nimadih |
| 4 | Phaphnad |
| 5 | Rataniya |
| 6 | Satuatanr |
| 7 | Suiya Kanali |
| 8 | Sundarjori |
| 9 | Teliadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Phofnad Gram Panchayat
Phofnad Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Phofnad 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)
Karmatanr Vidyasagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Phofnad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jamtara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Phofnad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Phofnad Gram Panchayat
Where is Phofnad Gram Panchayat located?
Phofnad Gram Panchayat is located in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Karmatanr Vidyasagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Phofnad Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Phofnad Gram Panchayat: Hirapur, Lakartanga, Nimadih, Phaphnad, Rataniya, Satuatanr, Suiya Kanali, Sundarjori, and Teliadi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Phofnad Gram Panchayat come under?
Phofnad Gram Panchayat comes under Karmatanr Vidyasagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jamtara district.
Which District Panchayat does Phofnad Gram Panchayat come under?
Jamtara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Phofnad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Phofnad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Karmatanr Vidyasagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jamtara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Phofnad Gram Panchayat?
Phofnad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Phofnad Gram Panchayat do?
Phofnad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.