Jamtora Gram Panchayat, Chhatna
Jamtora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Jamtora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Aljhara, Amalatara, and Antkuria. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jamtora Gram Panchayat
Jamtora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aljhara |
| 2 | Amalatara |
| 3 | Antkuria |
| 4 | Baghmara |
| 5 | Baksi Bandh |
| 6 | Bankati |
| 7 | Bijpur |
| 8 | Chaintor |
| 9 | Dhagara |
| 10 | Dhengagora |
| 11 | Jamtara |
| 12 | Khaerbani |
| 13 | Khobradihi |
| 14 | Mahes Khapuri |
| 15 | Mahisha Danga |
| 16 | Mantumura |
| 17 | Meghakata |
| 18 | Nanduara |
| 19 | Shalchura |
| 20 | Subarda |
| 21 | Upar Dihi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jamtora Gram Panchayat
Jamtora Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jamtora 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 Jamtora 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 Jamtora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jamtora Gram Panchayat
Where is Jamtora Gram Panchayat located?
Jamtora Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jamtora Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Jamtora Gram Panchayat: Aljhara, Amalatara, Antkuria, Baghmara, and Baksi Bandh and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jamtora Gram Panchayat come under?
Jamtora Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Jamtora Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jamtora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jamtora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jamtora Gram Panchayat?
Jamtora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jamtora Gram Panchayat do?
Jamtora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.