Pokharia Gram Panchayat, Maheshpur
Pokharia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti and Pakur Zila Parishad. Pokharia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Asnadanga, Belpahari, and Jobdikariopara. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pokharia Gram Panchayat
Pokharia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asnadanga |
| 2 | Belpahari |
| 3 | Jobdikariopara |
| 4 | Majurabari |
| 5 | Majurnacha |
| 6 | Pachaibera |
| 7 | Pakri |
| 8 | Patharghata |
| 9 | Pokhria |
| 10 | Simaldhap |
| 11 | Tasaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pokharia Gram Panchayat
Pokharia Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pokharia 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 Pokharia 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 Pokharia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pokharia Gram Panchayat
Where is Pokharia Gram Panchayat located?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat is located in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pokharia Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Pokharia Gram Panchayat: Asnadanga, Belpahari, Jobdikariopara, Majurabari, and Majurnacha and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pokharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat comes under Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pakur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pokharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Pakur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pokharia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Pokharia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Maheshpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Pakur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pokharia Gram Panchayat?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pokharia Gram Panchayat do?
Pokharia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.