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