Jhar Gram Panchayat, Sohella
Jhar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Sohella Panchayat Samiti and Bargarh Zila Parishad. Jhar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Gandpali, Jhagadjhal, and Jhar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhar Gram Panchayat
Jhar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gandpali |
| 2 | Jhagadjhal |
| 3 | Jhar |
| 4 | Jharai |
| 5 | Jitapali |
| 6 | Khapanpali |
| 7 | Malaikhaman |
| 8 | Sargunapali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhar Gram Panchayat
Jhar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhar 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)
Sohella Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhar Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhar Gram Panchayat located?
Jhar Gram Panchayat is located in the Bargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Sohella Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhar Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jhar Gram Panchayat: Gandpali, Jhagadjhal, Jhar, Jharai, Jitapali, Khapanpali, Malaikhaman, and Sargunapali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhar Gram Panchayat comes under Sohella Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jhar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sohella Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhar Gram Panchayat?
Jhar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhar Gram Panchayat do?
Jhar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.