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