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