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