Kochang Gram Panchayat, Arki
Kochang is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Arki Panchayat Samiti and Khunti Zila Parishad. Kochang Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Kasmar, Kochang, and Kuria Katola Tobag. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kochang Gram Panchayat
Kochang Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kasmar |
| 2 | Kochang |
| 3 | Kuria Katola Tobag |
| 4 | Longa |
| 5 | Naranga |
| 6 | Saidawa |
| 7 | Sinjuri |
| 8 | Tuntu |
| 9 | Tusunga |
| 10 | Tutui |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kochang Gram Panchayat
Kochang Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kochang 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)
Arki Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kochang Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kochang Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kochang Gram Panchayat
Where is Kochang Gram Panchayat located?
Kochang Gram Panchayat is located in the Khunti district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Arki Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kochang Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kochang Gram Panchayat: Kasmar, Kochang, Kuria Katola Tobag, Longa, Naranga, Saidawa, Sinjuri, Tuntu, Tusunga, and Tutui.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kochang Gram Panchayat come under?
Kochang Gram Panchayat comes under Arki Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khunti district.
Which District Panchayat does Kochang Gram Panchayat come under?
Khunti Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kochang Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kochang Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arki Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khunti Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kochang Gram Panchayat?
Kochang Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kochang Gram Panchayat do?
Kochang Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.