Jahannagar Gram Panchayat, Purbasthali-I
Jahannagar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purbasthali-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Jahannagar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Betpukur, Bhandartikuri, and Bhatsala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jahannagar Gram Panchayat
Jahannagar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betpukur |
| 2 | Bhandartikuri |
| 3 | Bhatsala |
| 4 | Ekdala |
| 5 | Golahat |
| 6 | Jahan Nagar |
| 7 | Kobla Chak |
| 8 | Mahatapur |
| 9 | Manganpur |
| 10 | Maudanga |
| 11 | Nama Bhandartikuri |
| 12 | Paranpur |
| 13 | Rajapur |
| 14 | Sulantu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jahannagar Gram Panchayat
Jahannagar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jahannagar 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)
Purbasthali-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jahannagar 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 Jahannagar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jahannagar Gram Panchayat
Where is Jahannagar Gram Panchayat located?
Jahannagar Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purbasthali-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jahannagar Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Jahannagar Gram Panchayat: Betpukur, Bhandartikuri, Bhatsala, Ekdala, and Golahat and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jahannagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Jahannagar Gram Panchayat comes under Purbasthali-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Jahannagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jahannagar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jahannagar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purbasthali-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jahannagar Gram Panchayat?
Jahannagar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jahannagar Gram Panchayat do?
Jahannagar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.