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