Jhagtan Gram Panchayat, Jubbal
Jhagtan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Jhagtan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Jhagtan (119/1), Jharashli, and Kothu (119/2). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhagtan Gram Panchayat
Jhagtan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jhagtan (119/1) |
| 2 | Jharashli |
| 3 | Kothu (119/2) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhagtan Gram Panchayat
Jhagtan Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhagtan 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)
Jubbal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhagtan 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 Jhagtan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhagtan Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhagtan Gram Panchayat located?
Jhagtan Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhagtan Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Jhagtan Gram Panchayat: Jhagtan (119/1), Jharashli, and Kothu (119/2).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhagtan Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhagtan Gram Panchayat comes under Jubbal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhagtan Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhagtan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jhagtan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jubbal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhagtan Gram Panchayat?
Jhagtan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhagtan Gram Panchayat do?
Jhagtan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.