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