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