Pathra Gram Panchayat, Sankrail
Pathra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sankrail Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Pathra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 29 villages, including Angarnali, Bakra, and Bara Kanya Diha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pathra Gram Panchayat
Pathra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angarnali |
| 2 | Bakra |
| 3 | Bara Kanya Diha |
| 4 | Belyabera |
| 5 | Bhurkundi |
| 6 | Chhota Kanyadiha |
| 7 | Chunpara |
| 8 | Darkhuli |
| 9 | Garghata |
| 10 | Itamaro |
| 11 | Jhilidam |
| 12 | Jugisol |
| 13 | Kalikanala |
| 14 | Katnimaro |
| 15 | Kharipal |
| 16 | Mangalmari |
| 17 | Manikjhatia |
| 18 | Marnisol |
| 19 | Naikansol |
| 20 | Nischinta |
| 21 | Parasuli |
| 22 | Patharkati |
| 23 | Pathra |
| 24 | Pratappur |
| 25 | Shuknakhali |
| 26 | Talai |
| 27 | Tarajuri |
| 28 | Tiyakati |
| 29 | Tungadhua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pathra Gram Panchayat
Pathra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pathra 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 Pathra 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 Pathra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pathra Gram Panchayat
Where is Pathra Gram Panchayat located?
Pathra Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sankrail Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pathra Gram Panchayat?
29 villages come under Pathra Gram Panchayat: Angarnali, Bakra, Bara Kanya Diha, Belyabera, and Bhurkundi and 24 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pathra Gram Panchayat come under?
Pathra Gram Panchayat comes under Sankrail Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Pathra Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pathra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pathra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sankrail Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pathra Gram Panchayat?
Pathra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pathra Gram Panchayat do?
Pathra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.