Chhatri Gram Panchayat, Sankrail
Chhatri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sankrail Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Chhatri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 29 villages, including Balibhasa, Bamda, and Bara Barani. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhatri Gram Panchayat
Chhatri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balibhasa |
| 2 | Bamda |
| 3 | Bara Barani |
| 4 | Bhaluk Khulia |
| 5 | Bhangaband |
| 6 | Birbhasa |
| 7 | Chhatri |
| 8 | Chunpara |
| 9 | Dhansol |
| 10 | Dudh Kundi |
| 11 | Ektali |
| 12 | Gobindapur |
| 13 | Gurkunda |
| 14 | Hanri Bhanga |
| 15 | Hatia Sol |
| 16 | Jambedia |
| 17 | Jamsol |
| 18 | Jordiha |
| 19 | Kulghagri |
| 20 | Mahishabhaga |
| 21 | Marunia |
| 22 | Mundakati |
| 23 | Palaidanga |
| 24 | Paschim Gholai |
| 25 | Shushnigeria |
| 26 | Sijdiha |
| 27 | Telia Khuli |
| 28 | Tiakati |
| 29 | Upar Barna Talbarni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhatri Gram Panchayat
Chhatri Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhatri 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 Chhatri 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 Chhatri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhatri Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhatri Gram Panchayat located?
Chhatri Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sankrail Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhatri Gram Panchayat?
29 villages come under Chhatri Gram Panchayat: Balibhasa, Bamda, Bara Barani, Bhaluk Khulia, and Bhangaband and 24 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhatri Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhatri Gram Panchayat comes under Sankrail Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhatri Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chhatri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sankrail Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhatri Gram Panchayat?
Chhatri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhatri Gram Panchayat do?
Chhatri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.