Barkela Gram Panchayat, Chaibasa
Barkela is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chaibasa Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Barkela Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Barkela, Barukuti Alias Chetan Sika, and Chitimiti. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barkela Gram Panchayat
Barkela Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barkela |
| 2 | Barukuti Alias Chetan Sika |
| 3 | Chitimiti |
| 4 | Jalda |
| 5 | Kadalsokwa |
| 6 | Karkata |
| 7 | Latarsika |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barkela Gram Panchayat
Barkela Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barkela 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)
Chaibasa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkela Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkela Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barkela Gram Panchayat
Where is Barkela Gram Panchayat located?
Barkela Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chaibasa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barkela Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Barkela Gram Panchayat: Barkela, Barukuti Alias Chetan Sika, Chitimiti, Jalda, Kadalsokwa, Karkata, and Latarsika.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barkela Gram Panchayat come under?
Barkela Gram Panchayat comes under Chaibasa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Barkela Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barkela Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Barkela Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chaibasa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barkela Gram Panchayat?
Barkela Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barkela Gram Panchayat do?
Barkela Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.