Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat, Bijhri
Jhanjhiani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti and Hamirpur Zila Parishad. Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chhaproh (12/9), Darkoti (12/10), and Gandhak (12-3). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat
Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chhaproh (12/9) |
| 2 | Darkoti (12/10) |
| 3 | Gandhak (12-3) |
| 4 | Jhanjiani (12/1) |
| 5 | Kohlri (12/6) |
| 6 | Malhera (12/2) |
| 7 | Maslana Khurd (12/11) |
| 8 | Nain (12/8) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat
Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhanjhiani 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)
Bijhri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat located?
Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Bijhri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat: Chhaproh (12/9), Darkoti (12/10), Gandhak (12-3), Jhanjiani (12/1), Kohlri (12/6), Malhera (12/2), Maslana Khurd (12/11), and Nain (12/8).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat comes under Bijhri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hamirpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat come under?
Hamirpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijhri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hamirpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat?
Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat do?
Jhanjhiani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.