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