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