Amarda Gram Panchayat, Gopiballavpur-I
Amarda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gopiballavpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Amarda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Amarda, Asurara, and Atangi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Amarda Gram Panchayat
Amarda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amarda |
| 2 | Asurara |
| 3 | Atangi |
| 4 | Banshia |
| 5 | Bansimla |
| 6 | Bel Barya |
| 7 | Bhathan Dia |
| 8 | Chanpasar |
| 9 | Dakshin Sol |
| 10 | Gohal Bura |
| 11 | Gournooagram |
| 12 | Jama Gara |
| 13 | Jan Ghati |
| 14 | Jauri Sol |
| 15 | Kanchanpur |
| 16 | Kartta Nala |
| 17 | Luti Jhuri |
| 18 | Madna Sol |
| 19 | Manich Baria |
| 20 | Narasinghapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Amarda Gram Panchayat
Amarda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Amarda 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)
Gopiballavpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amarda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amarda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Amarda Gram Panchayat
Where is Amarda Gram Panchayat located?
Amarda Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gopiballavpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Amarda Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Amarda Gram Panchayat: Amarda, Asurara, Atangi, Banshia, and Bansimla and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Amarda Gram Panchayat come under?
Amarda Gram Panchayat comes under Gopiballavpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Amarda Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amarda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Amarda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopiballavpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Amarda Gram Panchayat?
Amarda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Amarda Gram Panchayat do?
Amarda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.