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