Jhikira Gram Panchayat, Amta-Ii
Jhikira is a Gram Panchayat located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Howrah Zila Parishad. Jhikira Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Chingrajola, Ghardubra, and Jhikhira. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhikira Gram Panchayat
Jhikira Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chingrajola |
| 2 | Ghardubra |
| 3 | Jhikhira |
| 4 | Shibgachhia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhikira Gram Panchayat
Jhikira Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhikira 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 Jhikira 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 Jhikira Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhikira Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhikira Gram Panchayat located?
Jhikira Gram Panchayat is located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhikira Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Jhikira Gram Panchayat: Chingrajola, Ghardubra, Jhikhira, and Shibgachhia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhikira Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhikira Gram Panchayat comes under Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Howrah district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhikira Gram Panchayat come under?
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhikira Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jhikira 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 Jhikira Gram Panchayat?
Jhikira Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhikira Gram Panchayat do?
Jhikira Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.