Jalghar Gram Panchayat, Balurghat
Jalghar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Jalghar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Asurakrisnabati, Badmulukkismat, and Chak Bhatshala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jalghar Gram Panchayat
Jalghar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asurakrisnabati |
| 2 | Badmulukkismat |
| 3 | Chak Bhatshala |
| 4 | Chak Harina |
| 5 | Chakkasi |
| 6 | Dharail |
| 7 | Fatepur |
| 8 | Gongasagar |
| 9 | Gopinagar |
| 10 | Jalghar |
| 11 | Jiapur |
| 12 | Kasiadanga |
| 13 | Krishnagar |
| 14 | Majhina |
| 15 | Nabipur |
| 16 | Palashdanga |
| 17 | Radhanagar |
| 18 | Radhanagar Bhratta |
| 19 | Santosh Palasdanga |
| 20 | Talmandira |
| 21 | Trikul |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jalghar Gram Panchayat
Jalghar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jalghar 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)
Balurghat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalghar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalghar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jalghar Gram Panchayat
Where is Jalghar Gram Panchayat located?
Jalghar Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jalghar Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Jalghar Gram Panchayat: Asurakrisnabati, Badmulukkismat, Chak Bhatshala, Chak Harina, and Chakkasi and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jalghar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalghar Gram Panchayat comes under Balurghat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jalghar Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalghar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jalghar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balurghat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jalghar Gram Panchayat?
Jalghar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jalghar Gram Panchayat do?
Jalghar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.