Jara Gram Panchayat, Chandrakona-I
Jara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Jara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Arjungerya, Bakcha, and Belgerya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jara Gram Panchayat
Jara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjungerya |
| 2 | Bakcha |
| 3 | Belgerya |
| 4 | Bhandaria |
| 5 | Bhatahar |
| 6 | Ghola |
| 7 | Harinarayanpur |
| 8 | Hatpukur |
| 9 | Jara |
| 10 | Kalapat |
| 11 | Karanji |
| 12 | Khejurbani |
| 13 | Madhabpur |
| 14 | Naran Chak |
| 15 | Nekarbag |
| 16 | Panch Mahar |
| 17 | Pathra |
| 18 | Ramkrishnapur |
| 19 | Saora Gerya |
| 20 | Shuri Puskarini |
| 21 | Simana |
| 22 | Sitasol |
| 23 | Sola |
| 24 | Tatarpur |
| 25 | Tegerya Dharmmapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jara Gram Panchayat
Jara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jara 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)
Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jara 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 Jara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jara Gram Panchayat
Where is Jara Gram Panchayat located?
Jara Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jara Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Jara Gram Panchayat: Arjungerya, Bakcha, Belgerya, Bhandaria, and Bhatahar and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jara Gram Panchayat come under?
Jara Gram Panchayat comes under Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jara Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jara Gram Panchayat?
Jara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jara Gram Panchayat do?
Jara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.