Gelia Gram Panchayat, Jaypur
Gelia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaypur Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Gelia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Abhirampur, Balidoba, and Banna. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gelia Gram Panchayat
Gelia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abhirampur |
| 2 | Balidoba |
| 3 | Banna |
| 4 | Barasat |
| 5 | Bhandargar |
| 6 | Bharatpur |
| 7 | Chhatra Ara |
| 8 | Dasdighi |
| 9 | Gelia |
| 10 | Haldu |
| 11 | Jamshola |
| 12 | Lokpur |
| 13 | Namchhara |
| 14 | Panchpeke |
| 15 | Paschim Karakbere |
| 16 | Purusottampur |
| 17 | Ramchandrapur |
| 18 | Sadhuadal |
| 19 | Shukjora |
| 20 | Tandighi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gelia Gram Panchayat
Gelia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gelia 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)
Jaypur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gelia 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 Gelia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gelia Gram Panchayat
Where is Gelia Gram Panchayat located?
Gelia Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaypur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gelia Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Gelia Gram Panchayat: Abhirampur, Balidoba, Banna, Barasat, and Bhandargar and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gelia Gram Panchayat come under?
Gelia Gram Panchayat comes under Jaypur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Gelia Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gelia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gelia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jaypur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gelia Gram Panchayat?
Gelia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gelia Gram Panchayat do?
Gelia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.