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