Porahat Gram Panchayat, Sonua
Porahat is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonua Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Porahat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bhutnasa, Chandipos, and Dhobadih. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Porahat Gram Panchayat
Porahat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhutnasa |
| 2 | Chandipos |
| 3 | Dhobadih |
| 4 | Jhingamarcha |
| 5 | Porahat |
| 6 | Ramchandrapos |
| 7 | Sarandiyapos |
| 8 | Udhunia |
| 9 | Uran Chauka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Porahat Gram Panchayat
Porahat Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Porahat 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)
Sonua Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Porahat 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 Porahat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Porahat Gram Panchayat
Where is Porahat Gram Panchayat located?
Porahat Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonua Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Porahat Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Porahat Gram Panchayat: Bhutnasa, Chandipos, Dhobadih, Jhingamarcha, Porahat, Ramchandrapos, Sarandiyapos, Udhunia, and Uran Chauka.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Porahat Gram Panchayat come under?
Porahat Gram Panchayat comes under Sonua Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Porahat Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Porahat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Porahat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonua Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Porahat Gram Panchayat?
Porahat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Porahat Gram Panchayat do?
Porahat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.