Jhakhan Gram Panchayat, Phulpur
Jhakhan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Phulpur Kshettra Panchayat and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat. Jhakhan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Dasmara and Jhakaha. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Jhakhan Gram Panchayat
Jhakhan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dasmara |
| 2 | Jhakaha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhakhan Gram Panchayat
Jhakhan Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhakhan 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)
Phulpur Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhakhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Azamgarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhakhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhakhan Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhakhan Gram Panchayat located?
Jhakhan Gram Panchayat is located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Phulpur Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Jhakhan Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Jhakhan Gram Panchayat: Dasmara and Jhakaha.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Jhakhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhakhan Gram Panchayat comes under Phulpur Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Azamgarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhakhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Azamgarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhakhan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Jhakhan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phulpur Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Jhakhan Gram Panchayat?
Jhakhan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Jhakhan Gram Panchayat do?
Jhakhan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.