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