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