Arka Gram Panchayat, Tarhasi
Arka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tarhasi Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Arka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Arka, Bagahi, and Barahkurwa. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arka Gram Panchayat
Arka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arka |
| 2 | Bagahi |
| 3 | Barahkurwa |
| 4 | Bariatu |
| 5 | Basdewa |
| 6 | Chaura |
| 7 | Gharo |
| 8 | Jhurha |
| 9 | Pakri |
| 10 | Senoti |
| 11 | Sikni |
| 12 | Tanrwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arka Gram Panchayat
Arka Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arka 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)
Tarhasi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arka Gram Panchayat
Where is Arka Gram Panchayat located?
Arka Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tarhasi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arka Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Arka Gram Panchayat: Arka, Bagahi, Barahkurwa, Bariatu, and Basdewa and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arka Gram Panchayat come under?
Arka Gram Panchayat comes under Tarhasi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Arka Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Arka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tarhasi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arka Gram Panchayat?
Arka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arka Gram Panchayat do?
Arka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.