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