Jerthan Gram Panchayat, Egra-I
Jerthan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Egra-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Jerthan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Alangiri, Asda Dakshin, and Benachakri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jerthan Gram Panchayat
Jerthan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alangiri |
| 2 | Asda Dakshin |
| 3 | Benachakri |
| 4 | Dalkuchi |
| 5 | Hamirjita |
| 6 | Hasimpur |
| 7 | Jerthan |
| 8 | Katabani |
| 9 | Kia |
| 10 | Satkhanda |
| 11 | Telami |
| 12 | Ulua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jerthan Gram Panchayat
Jerthan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jerthan 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)
Egra-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jerthan 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 Jerthan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jerthan Gram Panchayat
Where is Jerthan Gram Panchayat located?
Jerthan Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Egra-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jerthan Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Jerthan Gram Panchayat: Alangiri, Asda Dakshin, Benachakri, Dalkuchi, and Hamirjita and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jerthan Gram Panchayat come under?
Jerthan Gram Panchayat comes under Egra-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jerthan Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jerthan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jerthan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Egra-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jerthan Gram Panchayat?
Jerthan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jerthan Gram Panchayat do?
Jerthan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.