Jirang Gram Panchayat, Harichadanpur
Jirang is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Jirang Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Jiranga, Kalapata, and Karanjia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jirang Gram Panchayat
Jirang Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jiranga |
| 2 | Kalapata |
| 3 | Karanjia |
| 4 | Khuntapasi |
| 5 | Kundalpani |
| 6 | Penthadihi |
| 7 | Santoshapur |
| 8 | Tangarpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jirang Gram Panchayat
Jirang Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jirang 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)
Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jirang 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 Jirang Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jirang Gram Panchayat
Where is Jirang Gram Panchayat located?
Jirang Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jirang Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Jirang Gram Panchayat: Jiranga, Kalapata, Karanjia, Khuntapasi, Kundalpani, Penthadihi, Santoshapur, and Tangarpada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jirang Gram Panchayat come under?
Jirang Gram Panchayat comes under Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Jirang Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jirang Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jirang Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harichadanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jirang Gram Panchayat?
Jirang Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jirang Gram Panchayat do?
Jirang Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.