Jharapari Gram Panchayat, Dharakote
Jharapari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Jharapari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Badula, Badulapalli, and Bhalukholapalli. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jharapari Gram Panchayat
Jharapari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badula |
| 2 | Badulapalli |
| 3 | Bhalukholapalli |
| 4 | Bhumidhimirapalli |
| 5 | Binjhagiri |
| 6 | Gombharia |
| 7 | Jharapari |
| 8 | Kanakapalli |
| 9 | Keruanpalli |
| 10 | Kesapursasan |
| 11 | Kharigudapanchusinghpur |
| 12 | Latapalli |
| 13 | Machakhayihill |
| 14 | Mahulapalli |
| 15 | Masanibhaga |
| 16 | Patamahi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharapari Gram Panchayat
Jharapari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jharapari 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 Jharapari 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 Jharapari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jharapari Gram Panchayat
Where is Jharapari Gram Panchayat located?
Jharapari Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jharapari Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Jharapari Gram Panchayat: Badula, Badulapalli, Bhalukholapalli, Bhumidhimirapalli, and Binjhagiri and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jharapari Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharapari Gram Panchayat comes under Dharakote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Jharapari Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharapari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jharapari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dharakote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jharapari Gram Panchayat?
Jharapari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jharapari Gram Panchayat do?
Jharapari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.