Arrah Gram Panchayat, Chhatna
Arrah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Arrah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 29 villages, including Amdiha, Arra, and Bandayagal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arrah Gram Panchayat
Arrah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amdiha |
| 2 | Arra |
| 3 | Bandayagal |
| 4 | Bangaon |
| 5 | Barabanagram |
| 6 | Barshi |
| 7 | Bikpur |
| 8 | Bindajam |
| 9 | Gohal Danga |
| 10 | Guniada |
| 11 | Gursagra |
| 12 | Harakbedya |
| 13 | Jamdoba |
| 14 | Jhanti Pahari (Ct) |
| 15 | Kaminbedya |
| 16 | Kanki |
| 17 | Kelai |
| 18 | Khudrabanagram |
| 19 | Malbedya |
| 20 | Malpara |
| 21 | Mangalda |
| 22 | Murgabani |
| 23 | Narasinhapur |
| 24 | Palshara |
| 25 | Parashibana |
| 26 | Rajadal |
| 27 | Ranagora |
| 28 | Sihika |
| 29 | Sihikapahari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arrah Gram Panchayat
Arrah Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arrah 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)
Chhatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arrah 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 Arrah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arrah Gram Panchayat
Where is Arrah Gram Panchayat located?
Arrah Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arrah Gram Panchayat?
29 villages come under Arrah Gram Panchayat: Amdiha, Arra, Bandayagal, Bangaon, and Barabanagram and 24 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Arrah Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Arrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arrah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Arrah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arrah Gram Panchayat?
Arrah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arrah Gram Panchayat do?
Arrah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.