Ardhagram Gram Panchayat, Mejhia
Ardhagram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mejhia Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Ardhagram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Arddhagram, Banskunri, and Benakanali. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ardhagram Gram Panchayat
Ardhagram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arddhagram |
| 2 | Banskunri |
| 3 | Benakanali |
| 4 | Bhara |
| 5 | Bhului |
| 6 | Ghusra |
| 7 | Gopalpur |
| 8 | Jorsa |
| 9 | Jot-Sriram |
| 10 | Jugibag |
| 11 | Kalidaspur |
| 12 | Kalikapur |
| 13 | Kshiraitor |
| 14 | Lakshmanbandi |
| 15 | Mohana |
| 16 | Tegharia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ardhagram Gram Panchayat
Ardhagram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ardhagram 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)
Mejhia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ardhagram 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 Ardhagram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ardhagram Gram Panchayat
Where is Ardhagram Gram Panchayat located?
Ardhagram Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mejhia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ardhagram Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Ardhagram Gram Panchayat: Arddhagram, Banskunri, Benakanali, Bhara, and Bhului and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ardhagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Ardhagram Gram Panchayat comes under Mejhia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Ardhagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ardhagram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ardhagram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mejhia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ardhagram Gram Panchayat?
Ardhagram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ardhagram Gram Panchayat do?
Ardhagram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.