Barakankra Gram Panchayat, Gamharia
Barakankra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gamharia Panchayat Samiti and Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad. Barakankra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Bara Kankra, Barhmatand, and Chandanpur. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barakankra Gram Panchayat
Barakankra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Kankra |
| 2 | Barhmatand |
| 3 | Chandanpur |
| 4 | Chota Kankra |
| 5 | Dhatkidih |
| 6 | Gaurang Dih |
| 7 | Gonadih |
| 8 | Jagnathpur |
| 9 | Khadrabad |
| 10 | Kuludih |
| 11 | Madhupur |
| 12 | Nata Dih |
| 13 | Nawa Dih |
| 14 | Nil Mohanpur |
| 15 | Nisakpur |
| 16 | Poradih |
| 17 | Rengodih |
| 18 | Sahebganj |
| 19 | Subarnapur |
| 20 | Tuiniya |
| 21 | Tumsa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barakankra Gram Panchayat
Barakankra Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barakankra 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)
Gamharia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakankra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakankra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barakankra Gram Panchayat
Where is Barakankra Gram Panchayat located?
Barakankra Gram Panchayat is located in the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Gamharia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barakankra Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Barakankra Gram Panchayat: Bara Kankra, Barhmatand, Chandanpur, Chota Kankra, and Dhatkidih and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barakankra Gram Panchayat come under?
Barakankra Gram Panchayat comes under Gamharia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Saraikela Kharsawan district.
Which District Panchayat does Barakankra Gram Panchayat come under?
Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barakankra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Barakankra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gamharia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Saraikela Kharsawan Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barakankra Gram Panchayat?
Barakankra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barakankra Gram Panchayat do?
Barakankra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.