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