Joka Gram Panchayat, Saraskana
Joka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Joka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ambadiha, Baliajoka, and Bhadua. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Joka Gram Panchayat
Joka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambadiha |
| 2 | Baliajoka |
| 3 | Bhadua |
| 4 | Danadar |
| 5 | Digarisol |
| 6 | Hill Block-1 |
| 7 | Joka |
| 8 | Kapadiha |
| 9 | Kasiabeda |
| 10 | Uperbeda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Joka Gram Panchayat
Joka Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Joka 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)
Saraskana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Joka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Joka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Joka Gram Panchayat
Where is Joka Gram Panchayat located?
Joka Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Joka Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Joka Gram Panchayat: Ambadiha, Baliajoka, Bhadua, Danadar, Digarisol, Hill Block-1, Joka, Kapadiha, Kasiabeda, and Uperbeda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Joka Gram Panchayat come under?
Joka Gram Panchayat comes under Saraskana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Joka Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Joka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Joka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraskana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Joka Gram Panchayat?
Joka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Joka Gram Panchayat do?
Joka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.