Gidhni Gram Panchayat, Jambani
Gidhni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jambani Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Gidhni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 38 villages, including Asanbani, Baghghari, and Baragupta. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gidhni Gram Panchayat
Gidhni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asanbani |
| 2 | Baghghari |
| 3 | Baragupta |
| 4 | Barashol |
| 5 | Benchasol |
| 6 | Bodakata |
| 7 | Chandabila |
| 8 | Charchaka |
| 9 | Degaria |
| 10 | Dhobakunria |
| 11 | Dudhgerya |
| 12 | Dumria |
| 13 | Elagerya |
| 14 | Gamira |
| 15 | Genrua |
| 16 | Gidhni |
| 17 | Haludbani |
| 18 | Jamjurki |
| 19 | Jamunasol |
| 20 | Kanaisol |
| 21 | Keshar Garia |
| 22 | Ketkanda |
| 23 | Khat Gerya |
| 24 | Kherya Juri |
| 25 | Nargi |
| 26 | Nunia |
| 27 | Parashya |
| 28 | Phaguasol |
| 29 | Purpahari |
| 30 | Salbani |
| 31 | Salika |
| 32 | Shalpatra |
| 33 | Tantpal |
| 34 | Tentala |
| 35 | Tukurya |
| 36 | Tulsibani |
| 37 | Tumkiasol |
| 38 | Uphala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gidhni Gram Panchayat
Gidhni Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gidhni 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)
Jambani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gidhni 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 Gidhni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gidhni Gram Panchayat
Where is Gidhni Gram Panchayat located?
Gidhni Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jambani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gidhni Gram Panchayat?
38 villages come under Gidhni Gram Panchayat: Asanbani, Baghghari, Baragupta, Barashol, and Benchasol and 33 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gidhni Gram Panchayat come under?
Gidhni Gram Panchayat comes under Jambani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Gidhni Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gidhni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gidhni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jambani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gidhni Gram Panchayat?
Gidhni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gidhni Gram Panchayat do?
Gidhni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.