Japa Gram Panchayat, Erasama
Japa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Erasama Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Japa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Achhutadaspur, Bartol, and Botigan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Japa Gram Panchayat
Japa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achhutadaspur |
| 2 | Bartol |
| 3 | Botigan |
| 4 | Chadheikuda |
| 5 | Deika |
| 6 | Dhobei |
| 7 | Dhobeijangal |
| 8 | Iribina |
| 9 | Japabhuan |
| 10 | Jatadhar |
| 11 | Kaliakana |
| 12 | Kochilabedi |
| 13 | Pandiakana |
| 14 | Sunadiakandha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Japa Gram Panchayat
Japa Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Japa 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)
Erasama Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Japa 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 Japa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Japa Gram Panchayat
Where is Japa Gram Panchayat located?
Japa Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Erasama Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Japa Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Japa Gram Panchayat: Achhutadaspur, Bartol, Botigan, Chadheikuda, and Deika and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Japa Gram Panchayat come under?
Japa Gram Panchayat comes under Erasama Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Japa Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Japa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Japa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Erasama Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Japa Gram Panchayat?
Japa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Japa Gram Panchayat do?
Japa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.