Jatra Gram Panchayat, Bansapal
Jatra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Bansapal Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Jatra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Adala, Badakula, and Dhangadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jatra Gram Panchayat
Jatra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adala |
| 2 | Badakula |
| 3 | Dhangadi |
| 4 | Jatra |
| 5 | Ladapani |
| 6 | Sukadala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jatra Gram Panchayat
Jatra Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jatra 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)
Bansapal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jatra 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 Jatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jatra Gram Panchayat
Where is Jatra Gram Panchayat located?
Jatra Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Bansapal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jatra Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Jatra Gram Panchayat: Adala, Badakula, Dhangadi, Jatra, Ladapani, and Sukadala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Jatra Gram Panchayat comes under Bansapal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jatra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jatra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bansapal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jatra Gram Panchayat?
Jatra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jatra Gram Panchayat do?
Jatra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.