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