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