Andhari Gram Panchayat, Sankrail
Andhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sankrail Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Andhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Aigankanda, Andhari, and Asti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Andhari Gram Panchayat
Andhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aigankanda |
| 2 | Andhari |
| 3 | Asti |
| 4 | Bahara Danri |
| 5 | Banicha |
| 6 | Bhagaban Chak |
| 7 | Bidyadharpur |
| 8 | Birdahi |
| 9 | Brahmanganj |
| 10 | Chhelia Singa |
| 11 | Chuapal |
| 12 | Dakshin Danrya |
| 13 | Gokulpur |
| 14 | Haripurbirua |
| 15 | Kadam Dandi |
| 16 | Kendu Danga Danrisol |
| 17 | Kismat Ramanandapur |
| 18 | Ramanandapur |
| 19 | Salbani |
| 20 | Saltaria |
| 21 | Sapua Sarulia Karki |
| 22 | Talka Mundi |
| 23 | Tikaitpur |
| 24 | Upar Katmundi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Andhari Gram Panchayat
Andhari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Andhari 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 Andhari 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 Andhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Andhari Gram Panchayat
Where is Andhari Gram Panchayat located?
Andhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sankrail Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Andhari Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Andhari Gram Panchayat: Aigankanda, Andhari, Asti, Bahara Danri, and Banicha and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Andhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Andhari Gram Panchayat comes under Sankrail Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Andhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andhari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Andhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sankrail Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Andhari Gram Panchayat?
Andhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Andhari Gram Panchayat do?
Andhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.