Ara Gram Panchayat, Nayagram
Ara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Nayagram Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Ara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 32 villages, including Arra, Baksa, and Bali Muri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ara Gram Panchayat
Ara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arra |
| 2 | Baksa |
| 3 | Bali Muri |
| 4 | Balia Geria |
| 5 | Bam Diha |
| 6 | Bansh Khali |
| 7 | Bara Mara |
| 8 | Bhaluk Basa |
| 9 | Bhaluk Chua |
| 10 | Dhobani Sol |
| 11 | Dhumsai |
| 12 | Dudhia Sol |
| 13 | Dumuria |
| 14 | Jambani |
| 15 | Jamda Hara |
| 16 | Jangal Khas |
| 17 | Jari Ghati |
| 18 | Jhaurishol |
| 19 | Kul Diha |
| 20 | Kundal Bani |
| 21 | Lakhai Dahi |
| 22 | Nagri Pada |
| 23 | Paika |
| 24 | Panchami |
| 25 | Pinrrachuni Urf Dhiral |
| 26 | Rakhal Ban |
| 27 | Ramkrishnapur |
| 28 | Ranga Matia |
| 29 | Sal Bani |
| 30 | Salgaria |
| 31 | Tasar Bani |
| 32 | Tungadhua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ara Gram Panchayat
Ara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ara 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)
Nayagram Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ara 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 Ara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ara Gram Panchayat
Where is Ara Gram Panchayat located?
Ara Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Nayagram Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ara Gram Panchayat?
32 villages come under Ara Gram Panchayat: Arra, Baksa, Bali Muri, Balia Geria, and Bam Diha and 27 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ara Gram Panchayat come under?
Ara Gram Panchayat comes under Nayagram Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Ara Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nayagram Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ara Gram Panchayat?
Ara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ara Gram Panchayat do?
Ara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.