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