Sapdhara Gram Panchayat, Jhargram
Sapdhara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhargram Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Sapdhara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 35 villages, including Baghuadam, Bankati, and Bara Chandabila. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sapdhara Gram Panchayat
Sapdhara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghuadam |
| 2 | Bankati |
| 3 | Bara Chandabila |
| 4 | Bara Pipri |
| 5 | Bhanga Band |
| 6 | Chandabila Chhota |
| 7 | Chhota Pipri |
| 8 | Dharampur |
| 9 | Dhekipura |
| 10 | Dhoba Dhabani |
| 11 | Dholkat |
| 12 | Dubrajpur |
| 13 | Dudhia Sol |
| 14 | Dudhkuri |
| 15 | Giria |
| 16 | Harina |
| 17 | Jamira |
| 18 | Jangal Khas |
| 19 | Kaijhari |
| 20 | Kashia |
| 21 | Khas Dahi |
| 22 | Khas Jangal |
| 23 | Khasjangal |
| 24 | Kundal Dihi |
| 25 | Nakat |
| 26 | Panchami |
| 27 | Patharnala |
| 28 | Pindra |
| 29 | Pukharia |
| 30 | Rajpara |
| 31 | Sapdhara |
| 32 | Shimulpal |
| 33 | Simul Danga |
| 34 | Sirisbani |
| 35 | Tanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sapdhara Gram Panchayat
Sapdhara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sapdhara 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)
Jhargram Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sapdhara 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 Sapdhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sapdhara Gram Panchayat
Where is Sapdhara Gram Panchayat located?
Sapdhara Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhargram Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sapdhara Gram Panchayat?
35 villages come under Sapdhara Gram Panchayat: Baghuadam, Bankati, Bara Chandabila, Bara Pipri, and Bhanga Band and 30 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sapdhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Sapdhara Gram Panchayat comes under Jhargram Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Sapdhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sapdhara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sapdhara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhargram Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sapdhara Gram Panchayat?
Sapdhara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sapdhara Gram Panchayat do?
Sapdhara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.