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