Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat, Saraskana
Jharpokharia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Andhari, Arjundiha, and Chaulgeri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat
Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andhari |
| 2 | Arjundiha |
| 3 | Chaulgeri |
| 4 | Dhangheri |
| 5 | Dighi |
| 6 | Ghiajodi |
| 7 | Gohalamunda |
| 8 | Hatibari |
| 9 | Hill Block |
| 10 | Jaunti |
| 11 | Jhadbeda |
| 12 | Jharpokharia |
| 13 | Kandalia |
| 14 | Palasia |
| 15 | Puani |
| 16 | Salbani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat
Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jharpokharia 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)
Saraskana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharpokharia 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 Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat
Where is Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat located?
Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat: Andhari, Arjundiha, Chaulgeri, Dhangheri, and Dighi and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat comes under Saraskana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraskana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat?
Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat do?
Jharpokharia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.