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