Jhentla Gram Panchayat, Keshpur
Jhentla is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Keshpur Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Jhentla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 77 villages, including Abhi Arjjuni, Akurya, and Alsa Gerya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhentla Gram Panchayat
Jhentla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abhi Arjjuni |
| 2 | Akurya |
| 3 | Alsa Gerya |
| 4 | Amgerya |
| 5 | Ayma Chak |
| 6 | Bagmari |
| 7 | Bahali |
| 8 | Bahara |
| 9 | Baishnab Chak |
| 10 | Bajgerya |
| 11 | Banka Bara |
| 12 | Banshi Bani |
| 13 | Bara Gopinathpur |
| 14 | Belgerya |
| 15 | Bhut Gerya |
| 16 | Bilasbar |
| 17 | Brindaban Chak |
| 18 | Chand Bar |
| 19 | Chatla |
| 20 | Chatla |
| 21 | Chhota Gopinathpur |
| 22 | Dalaigerya |
| 23 | Daulat Chak |
| 24 | Dhamsai |
| 25 | Gachh Gerya |
| 26 | Gamar Gerya |
| 27 | Gholai |
| 28 | Gopinath Jol |
| 29 | Gotgerya |
| 30 | Guru Thapal |
| 31 | Gurur Gohal |
| 32 | Harina |
| 33 | Hijli |
| 34 | Jamal Chak |
| 35 | Jamira |
| 36 | Jamua |
| 37 | Jhetla |
| 38 | Jhinuka |
| 39 | Jiagerya |
| 40 | Jokha Gerya |
| 41 | Jothari |
| 42 | Juarya |
| 43 | Kalaberya |
| 44 | Kawa Gerya |
| 45 | Khajai |
| 46 | Khari Gerya |
| 47 | Kia Gerya |
| 48 | Kuralya |
| 49 | Kush Gerya |
| 50 | Maisha |
| 51 | Malikurya |
| 52 | Mandaria |
| 53 | Manjuria |
| 54 | Manta |
| 55 | Mollya Chak |
| 56 | Naldiha |
| 57 | Narashinghapur |
| 58 | Nijmanta |
| 59 | Padima |
| 60 | Pandit Gerya |
| 61 | Paruliya |
| 62 | Pindra Gerya |
| 63 | Pindra Gerya |
| 64 | Rameswar Chak |
| 65 | Randa |
| 66 | Rauta |
| 67 | Salanga |
| 68 | Shalika |
| 69 | Shata Chak |
| 70 | Shrimanta Chak |
| 71 | Sindrakola |
| 72 | Sirasati |
| 73 | Sirsa |
| 74 | Taruk Gerya |
| 75 | Tentul Muri |
| 76 | Tipi Gerya |
| 77 | Uttar Gerya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhentla Gram Panchayat
Jhentla Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhentla 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)
Keshpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhentla 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 Jhentla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhentla Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhentla Gram Panchayat located?
Jhentla Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Keshpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhentla Gram Panchayat?
77 villages come under Jhentla Gram Panchayat: Abhi Arjjuni, Akurya, Alsa Gerya, Amgerya, and Ayma Chak and 72 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhentla Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhentla Gram Panchayat comes under Keshpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhentla Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhentla Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jhentla Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Keshpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jhentla Gram Panchayat?
Jhentla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhentla Gram Panchayat do?
Jhentla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.