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