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