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