Jhamtia Gram Panchayat, Amta-Ii
Jhamtia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Howrah Zila Parishad. Jhamtia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Dakshin Jaypur, Jhamtia, and Kalasdihi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhamtia Gram Panchayat
Jhamtia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Jaypur |
| 2 | Jhamtia |
| 3 | Kalasdihi |
| 4 | Kamar Khola |
| 5 | Kamargaria |
| 6 | Khajur Daha |
| 7 | Madhya Jaypur |
| 8 | Paschim Jaypur |
| 9 | Saoria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhamtia Gram Panchayat
Jhamtia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhamtia 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)
Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhamtia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhamtia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhamtia Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhamtia Gram Panchayat located?
Jhamtia Gram Panchayat is located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhamtia Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Jhamtia Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Jaypur, Jhamtia, Kalasdihi, Kamar Khola, Kamargaria, Khajur Daha, Madhya Jaypur, Paschim Jaypur, and Saoria.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhamtia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhamtia Gram Panchayat comes under Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Howrah district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhamtia Gram Panchayat come under?
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhamtia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jhamtia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Howrah Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhamtia Gram Panchayat?
Jhamtia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhamtia Gram Panchayat do?
Jhamtia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.