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