Jakhota Gram Panchayat, Surani
Jakhota is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Surani Panchayat Samiti and Kangra Zila Parishad. Jakhota Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bohal Jagir, Bohal Khalsa, and Gurehr. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jakhota Gram Panchayat
Jakhota Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bohal Jagir |
| 2 | Bohal Khalsa |
| 3 | Gurehr |
| 4 | Jhakota |
| 5 | Sasan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jakhota Gram Panchayat
Jakhota Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jakhota 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 Jakhota 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 Jakhota Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jakhota Gram Panchayat
Where is Jakhota Gram Panchayat located?
Jakhota Gram Panchayat is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Surani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jakhota Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Jakhota Gram Panchayat: Bohal Jagir, Bohal Khalsa, Gurehr, Jhakota, and Sasan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jakhota Gram Panchayat come under?
Jakhota Gram Panchayat comes under Surani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kangra district.
Which District Panchayat does Jakhota Gram Panchayat come under?
Kangra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakhota Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jakhota Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kangra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jakhota Gram Panchayat?
Jakhota Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jakhota Gram Panchayat do?
Jakhota Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.