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