Ajhapur Gram Panchayat, Jamal Pur
Ajhapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jamal Pur Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Ajhapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ajhapur, Basishtapur, and Dattapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ajhapur Gram Panchayat
Ajhapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajhapur |
| 2 | Basishtapur |
| 3 | Dattapur |
| 4 | Keliri |
| 5 | Nabagram |
| 6 | Purbba Sadipur |
| 7 | Sanchra |
| 8 | Shalmula |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ajhapur Gram Panchayat
Ajhapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ajhapur 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)
Jamal Pur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ajhapur 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 Ajhapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ajhapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Ajhapur Gram Panchayat located?
Ajhapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jamal Pur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ajhapur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Ajhapur Gram Panchayat: Ajhapur, Basishtapur, Dattapur, Keliri, Nabagram, Purbba Sadipur, Sanchra, and Shalmula.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ajhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ajhapur Gram Panchayat comes under Jamal Pur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Ajhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ajhapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ajhapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jamal Pur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ajhapur Gram Panchayat?
Ajhapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ajhapur Gram Panchayat do?
Ajhapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.