Jukhia Gram Panchayat, Bhagawanpur-Ii
Jukhia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawanpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Jukhia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Baghadanri, Bamunia, and Biri Bari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jukhia Gram Panchayat
Jukhia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghadanri |
| 2 | Bamunia |
| 3 | Biri Bari |
| 4 | Dhalua |
| 5 | Ektarpur |
| 6 | Fakir Chak |
| 7 | Garania |
| 8 | Gobinda Chak |
| 9 | Ikshu Patrika |
| 10 | Jukhia |
| 11 | Kata Pukhuria |
| 12 | Kutabuddinpur |
| 13 | Madha Khali |
| 14 | Ram Chak Shyam Chak |
| 15 | Rani Chak |
| 16 | Sadulya Chak |
| 17 | Sita Dighi |
| 18 | Uttar Chak |
| 19 | Zelua Gopal Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jukhia Gram Panchayat
Jukhia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jukhia 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)
Bhagawanpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jukhia 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 Jukhia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jukhia Gram Panchayat
Where is Jukhia Gram Panchayat located?
Jukhia Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawanpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jukhia Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Jukhia Gram Panchayat: Baghadanri, Bamunia, Biri Bari, Dhalua, and Ektarpur and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jukhia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jukhia Gram Panchayat comes under Bhagawanpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jukhia Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jukhia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jukhia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhagawanpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jukhia Gram Panchayat?
Jukhia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jukhia Gram Panchayat do?
Jukhia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.