Jirrah Gram Panchayat, Chhatna
Jirrah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Jirrah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Ampahari, Arajuri, and Benagaria. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jirrah Gram Panchayat
Jirrah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ampahari |
| 2 | Arajuri |
| 3 | Benagaria |
| 4 | Burat |
| 5 | Chak Chaki |
| 6 | Chandra |
| 7 | Deulbhira |
| 8 | Dhatla |
| 9 | Dubra |
| 10 | Garra |
| 11 | Gopinathpur |
| 12 | Hatjor |
| 13 | Jhikuria |
| 14 | Jirra |
| 15 | Jorhira |
| 16 | Kalipahari |
| 17 | Khaeabani |
| 18 | Kuladabar |
| 19 | Mayragarya |
| 20 | Murgathol |
| 21 | Paarashia |
| 22 | Rangametya |
| 23 | Simulberya |
| 24 | Tilna |
| 25 | Tulsa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jirrah Gram Panchayat
Jirrah Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jirrah 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 Jirrah 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 Jirrah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jirrah Gram Panchayat
Where is Jirrah Gram Panchayat located?
Jirrah Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jirrah Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Jirrah Gram Panchayat: Ampahari, Arajuri, Benagaria, Burat, and Chak Chaki and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jirrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Jirrah Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Jirrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jirrah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jirrah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jirrah Gram Panchayat?
Jirrah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jirrah Gram Panchayat do?
Jirrah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.