Jakha Gram Panchayat, Chhohara
Jakha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chhohara Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Jakha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bharadasar Dhar, D.P.F. Jakha, and D.P.F. Pawa. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jakha Gram Panchayat
Jakha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bharadasar Dhar |
| 2 | D.P.F. Jakha |
| 3 | D.P.F. Pawa |
| 4 | Dabrati Dhar |
| 5 | Jakha |
| 6 | Lambi Dhar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jakha Gram Panchayat
Jakha Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jakha 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)
Chhohara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jakha Gram Panchayat
Where is Jakha Gram Panchayat located?
Jakha Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Chhohara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jakha Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Jakha Gram Panchayat: Bharadasar Dhar, D.P.F. Jakha, D.P.F. Pawa, Dabrati Dhar, Jakha, and Lambi Dhar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jakha Gram Panchayat come under?
Jakha Gram Panchayat comes under Chhohara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Jakha Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jakha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhohara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jakha Gram Panchayat?
Jakha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jakha Gram Panchayat do?
Jakha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.