Jafra Gram Panchayat, Jalalabad
Jafra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Fazilka district of Punjab. It falls under the Jalalabad Panchayat Samiti and Fazilka Zila Parishad. Jafra Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Chak Totian Wala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jafra Gram Panchayat
Jafra Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chak Totian Wala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jafra Gram Panchayat
Jafra Gram Panchayat is part of Punjab's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jafra 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)
Jalalabad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jafra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Fazilka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jafra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jafra Gram Panchayat
Where is Jafra Gram Panchayat located?
Jafra Gram Panchayat is located in the Fazilka district of Punjab. It falls under the Jalalabad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jafra Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Jafra Gram Panchayat, namely Chak Totian Wala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jafra Gram Panchayat come under?
Jafra Gram Panchayat comes under Jalalabad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Fazilka district.
Which District Panchayat does Jafra Gram Panchayat come under?
Fazilka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jafra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Punjab have?
Punjab follows a three-tier structure. Jafra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jalalabad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Fazilka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jafra Gram Panchayat?
Jafra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jafra Gram Panchayat do?
Jafra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.