Jhiriya Gram Panchayat, Paraswada

Jhiriya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Paraswada Janpad Panchayat and Balaghat Zila Panchayat. Jhiriya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Dhipur Ryt., Jhiriya, and Khursitola. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Jhiriya Gram Panchayat

Jhiriya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dhipur Ryt.
2Jhiriya
3Khursitola
4Patora

Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhiriya Gram Panchayat

Jhiriya Gram Panchayat is part of Madhya Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Jhiriya 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)

Paraswada Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhiriya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Balaghat Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhiriya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Jhiriya Gram Panchayat

Where is Jhiriya Gram Panchayat located?

Jhiriya Gram Panchayat is located in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. It falls under the Paraswada Janpad Panchayat.

How many villages come under Jhiriya Gram Panchayat?

4 villages come under Jhiriya Gram Panchayat: Dhipur Ryt., Jhiriya, Khursitola, and Patora.

Which Janpad Panchayat does Jhiriya Gram Panchayat come under?

Jhiriya Gram Panchayat comes under Paraswada Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balaghat district.

Which District Panchayat does Jhiriya Gram Panchayat come under?

Balaghat Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhiriya Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Madhya Pradesh have?

Madhya Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jhiriya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Paraswada Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Balaghat Zila Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Jhiriya Gram Panchayat?

Jhiriya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Jhiriya Gram Panchayat do?

Jhiriya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.