Ajodhya Gram Panchayat, Vishnupur
Ajodhya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Vishnupur Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Ajodhya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Ajodhya, Amral, and Antare. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ajodhya Gram Panchayat
Ajodhya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajodhya |
| 2 | Amral |
| 3 | Antare |
| 4 | Bansh Kopa |
| 5 | Birra |
| 6 | Damodarpur |
| 7 | Dharapati |
| 8 | Gobardhanpur |
| 9 | Jangal Mahal |
| 10 | Loharara |
| 11 | Muchdang |
| 12 | Paikpara |
| 13 | Paschim Nischinatapur |
| 14 | Patlapur |
| 15 | Pundurhati |
| 16 | Sancha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ajodhya Gram Panchayat
Ajodhya Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ajodhya 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)
Vishnupur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ajodhya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ajodhya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ajodhya Gram Panchayat
Where is Ajodhya Gram Panchayat located?
Ajodhya Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Vishnupur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ajodhya Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Ajodhya Gram Panchayat: Ajodhya, Amral, Antare, Bansh Kopa, and Birra and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ajodhya Gram Panchayat come under?
Ajodhya Gram Panchayat comes under Vishnupur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Ajodhya Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ajodhya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ajodhya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Vishnupur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ajodhya Gram Panchayat?
Ajodhya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ajodhya Gram Panchayat do?
Ajodhya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.