Jarak Gram Panchayat, Thakurmunda
Jarak is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Jarak Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Banamunda, Bhadubeda, and Dubapal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jarak Gram Panchayat
Jarak Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banamunda |
| 2 | Bhadubeda |
| 3 | Dubapal |
| 4 | Ghantiadara |
| 5 | Jarak |
| 6 | Kathuanuagaon |
| 7 | Khudsila |
| 8 | Kucheidiha |
| 9 | Mulapal |
| 10 | Nuapada |
| 11 | Panaposi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jarak Gram Panchayat
Jarak Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jarak 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)
Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jarak Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jarak Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jarak Gram Panchayat
Where is Jarak Gram Panchayat located?
Jarak Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jarak Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Jarak Gram Panchayat: Banamunda, Bhadubeda, Dubapal, Ghantiadara, and Jarak and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jarak Gram Panchayat come under?
Jarak Gram Panchayat comes under Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Jarak Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jarak Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jarak Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jarak Gram Panchayat?
Jarak Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jarak Gram Panchayat do?
Jarak Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.