Adra Gram Panchayat, Galsi-Ii
Adra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Adra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Adra, Bharichha, and Irkona. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Adra Gram Panchayat
Adra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adra |
| 2 | Bharichha |
| 3 | Irkona |
| 4 | Kaitara |
| 5 | Khanhati |
| 6 | Mahara |
| 7 | Patrahati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Adra Gram Panchayat
Adra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Adra 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)
Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Adra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Adra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Adra Gram Panchayat
Where is Adra Gram Panchayat located?
Adra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Adra Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Adra Gram Panchayat: Adra, Bharichha, Irkona, Kaitara, Khanhati, Mahara, and Patrahati.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Adra Gram Panchayat come under?
Adra Gram Panchayat comes under Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Adra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Adra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Adra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Adra Gram Panchayat?
Adra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Adra Gram Panchayat do?
Adra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.