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