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