Jaraka Gram Panchayat, Dahrmasala
Jaraka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Jaraka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Dakhinsasan, Dubagadia, and Jaraka. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jaraka Gram Panchayat
Jaraka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakhinsasan |
| 2 | Dubagadia |
| 3 | Jaraka |
| 4 | Sankaridiha |
| 5 | Utarsasan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jaraka Gram Panchayat
Jaraka Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jaraka 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)
Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jaraka 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 Jaraka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jaraka Gram Panchayat
Where is Jaraka Gram Panchayat located?
Jaraka Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jaraka Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Jaraka Gram Panchayat: Dakhinsasan, Dubagadia, Jaraka, Sankaridiha, and Utarsasan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jaraka Gram Panchayat come under?
Jaraka Gram Panchayat comes under Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jaraka Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jaraka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jaraka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jaraka Gram Panchayat?
Jaraka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jaraka Gram Panchayat do?
Jaraka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.