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