Irhpala Gram Panchayat, Ghatal
Irhpala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ghatal Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Irhpala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Amodarkul, Arajikrishnabati, and Dhashachandpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Irhpala Gram Panchayat
Irhpala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amodarkul |
| 2 | Arajikrishnabati |
| 3 | Dhashachandpur |
| 4 | Erpala |
| 5 | Jadupur |
| 6 | Jaybag |
| 7 | Jaykunda |
| 8 | Khasbar |
| 9 | Kismaidirghalgram |
| 10 | Krishnabati |
| 11 | Prasadchak |
| 12 | Rahatpur |
| 13 | Shyamchak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Irhpala Gram Panchayat
Irhpala Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Irhpala 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)
Ghatal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Irhpala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Irhpala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Irhpala Gram Panchayat
Where is Irhpala Gram Panchayat located?
Irhpala Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ghatal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Irhpala Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Irhpala Gram Panchayat: Amodarkul, Arajikrishnabati, Dhashachandpur, Erpala, and Jadupur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Irhpala Gram Panchayat come under?
Irhpala Gram Panchayat comes under Ghatal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Irhpala Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Irhpala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Irhpala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghatal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Irhpala Gram Panchayat?
Irhpala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Irhpala Gram Panchayat do?
Irhpala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.