Jhikodda Gram Panchayat, Mayureswar-I
Jhikodda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Jhikodda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Asuralay, Baicha, and Baragan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhikodda Gram Panchayat
Jhikodda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asuralay |
| 2 | Baicha |
| 3 | Baragan |
| 4 | Dariharuki |
| 5 | Dharani Nabagram |
| 6 | Diara |
| 7 | Gazipur |
| 8 | Jhikadda |
| 9 | Jot Rajchandra |
| 10 | Kot |
| 11 | Krishnanagar |
| 12 | Layekpur |
| 13 | Mahurapur |
| 14 | Mirpur |
| 15 | Nandura |
| 16 | Parulia |
| 17 | Paschim Ramcandrapur |
| 18 | Rautara |
| 19 | Sabek Haruki |
| 20 | Sonj |
| 21 | Tekedda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhikodda Gram Panchayat
Jhikodda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhikodda 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)
Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikodda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikodda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhikodda Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhikodda Gram Panchayat located?
Jhikodda Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikodda Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Jhikodda Gram Panchayat: Asuralay, Baicha, Baragan, Dariharuki, and Dharani Nabagram and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikodda Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikodda Gram Panchayat comes under Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhikodda Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikodda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jhikodda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhikodda Gram Panchayat?
Jhikodda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhikodda Gram Panchayat do?
Jhikodda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.