Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat, Lamtaput
Jalahanjar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Adarikhal, Alangapada, and Chapadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat
Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adarikhal |
| 2 | Alangapada |
| 3 | Chapadi |
| 4 | Chutiapada |
| 5 | Damput |
| 6 | Dandabad |
| 7 | Dangarpada |
| 8 | Gelaguda |
| 9 | Gondhiguda |
| 10 | Jalahanjar |
| 11 | Kakalpada |
| 12 | Kiang |
| 13 | Majhaput |
| 14 | Mukhiput |
| 15 | Muliaput |
| 16 | Paladaput |
| 17 | Parting |
| 18 | Petpada |
| 19 | Pipalaput |
| 20 | Podapadar |
| 21 | Sirgamput |
| 22 | Surungeipada |
| 23 | Tukum |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat
Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jalahanjar 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)
Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat
Where is Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat located?
Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat: Adarikhal, Alangapada, Chapadi, Chutiapada, and Damput and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat comes under Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat?
Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat do?
Jalahanjar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.