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