Jahanpur Gram Panchayat, Jajpur
Jahanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jajpur Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Jahanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bachhiari, Bakhanpur, and Baliamunduli. 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 | Bachhiari |
| 2 | Bakhanpur |
| 3 | Baliamunduli |
| 4 | Dakhinabill |
| 5 | Jahanpur |
| 6 | Kapileswar |
| 7 | Mallikapur |
| 8 | Mallikapur |
| 9 | Mirchandpur |
| 10 | Padini |
| 11 | Saidpur |
| 12 | Sukadeitipaschimbil |
| 13 | Trilochanpada |
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)
Jajpur 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)
Jajpur 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 Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jajpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jahanpur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Jahanpur Gram Panchayat: Bachhiari, Bakhanpur, Baliamunduli, Dakhinabill, and Jahanpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jahanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jahanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Jajpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jahanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur 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, Jajpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur 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.