Janka Gram Panchayat, Khejuri-Ii
Janka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Janka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Ajan Bari, Bara Kasha Phalia, and Bhupati Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Janka Gram Panchayat
Janka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajan Bari |
| 2 | Bara Kasha Phalia |
| 3 | Bhupati Chak |
| 4 | Chalta Talya |
| 5 | Dakshin Pankhai |
| 6 | Damodar Chak |
| 7 | Gorahar |
| 8 | Gorahar Gonsai Chak |
| 9 | Gorahar Jalpai |
| 10 | Jafar Chak |
| 11 | Janka |
| 12 | Kadirpur |
| 13 | Katkadebi Chak |
| 14 | Monohar Chak |
| 15 | Murali Chak |
| 16 | Paschim Bhangan Mari |
| 17 | Paschim Panikhya |
| 18 | Phulbari |
| 19 | Purbba Bhangan Mari |
| 20 | Purbba Panikhya |
| 21 | Sahapur |
| 22 | Ser Chak |
| 23 | Shyampur |
| 24 | Shyampur Jalpai |
| 25 | Shyampur Katka |
| 26 | Tengra Mari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Janka Gram Panchayat
Janka Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Janka 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)
Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Janka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Janka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Janka Gram Panchayat
Where is Janka Gram Panchayat located?
Janka Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Janka Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Janka Gram Panchayat: Ajan Bari, Bara Kasha Phalia, Bhupati Chak, Chalta Talya, and Dakshin Pankhai and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Janka Gram Panchayat come under?
Janka Gram Panchayat comes under Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Janka Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Janka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Janka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Janka Gram Panchayat?
Janka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Janka Gram Panchayat do?
Janka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.