Jharag Gram Panchayat, Jubbal
Jharag is a Gram Panchayat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti and Shimla Zila Parishad. Jharag Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including D.P.F.18B Jharag, Jharag (55/1), and Up-Mahal Banata (55/3). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jharag Gram Panchayat
Jharag Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | D.P.F.18B Jharag |
| 2 | Jharag (55/1) |
| 3 | Up-Mahal Banata (55/3) |
| 4 | Up-Mahal Chebri (55/4) |
| 5 | Up-Mahal Indraban (55/5) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharag Gram Panchayat
Jharag Gram Panchayat is part of Himachal Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jharag 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 Jharag 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 Jharag Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jharag Gram Panchayat
Where is Jharag Gram Panchayat located?
Jharag Gram Panchayat is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It falls under the Jubbal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jharag Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Jharag Gram Panchayat: D.P.F.18B Jharag, Jharag (55/1), Up-Mahal Banata (55/3), Up-Mahal Chebri (55/4), and Up-Mahal Indraban (55/5).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jharag Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharag Gram Panchayat comes under Jubbal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Shimla district.
Which District Panchayat does Jharag Gram Panchayat come under?
Shimla Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharag Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jharag Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jubbal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Shimla Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jharag Gram Panchayat?
Jharag Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jharag Gram Panchayat do?
Jharag Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.