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