Jhunjka Gram Panchayat, Chhatna
Jhunjka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Jhunjka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Banjurya, Besara, and Bishkodar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhunjka Gram Panchayat
Jhunjka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banjurya |
| 2 | Besara |
| 3 | Bishkodar |
| 4 | Dumur Kundi |
| 5 | Ethani |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Haridihi |
| 8 | Hatia Shora |
| 9 | Hausibad |
| 10 | Jai Nagar |
| 11 | Jhunjka |
| 12 | Jiadoba |
| 13 | Jirra Kelai |
| 14 | Kalipur |
| 15 | Kendua |
| 16 | Macha Baid |
| 17 | Majhidi |
| 18 | Parulia |
| 19 | Penchasimul |
| 20 | Saluni |
| 21 | Shirpura |
| 22 | Shushunia Jamthol |
| 23 | Tentul Beria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhunjka Gram Panchayat
Jhunjka Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhunjka 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 Jhunjka 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 Jhunjka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhunjka Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhunjka Gram Panchayat located?
Jhunjka Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhunjka Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Jhunjka Gram Panchayat: Banjurya, Besara, Bishkodar, Dumur Kundi, and Ethani and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhunjka Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhunjka Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhunjka Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhunjka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jhunjka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhunjka Gram Panchayat?
Jhunjka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhunjka Gram Panchayat do?
Jhunjka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.