Sahara Gram Panchayat, Egra-I
Sahara 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. Sahara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Akbarpur, Alipur, and Baman Bil. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sahara Gram Panchayat
Sahara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarpur |
| 2 | Alipur |
| 3 | Baman Bil |
| 4 | Baranadia |
| 5 | Bhagnasai |
| 6 | Bhetia |
| 7 | Chakmurari |
| 8 | Chowbatia |
| 9 | Gopinathpur |
| 10 | Hatbar |
| 11 | Khodkol |
| 12 | Krishanapur |
| 13 | Malida |
| 14 | Pandua |
| 15 | Purushotampur |
| 16 | Ranisai |
| 17 | Sahara |
| 18 | Shatkanai |
| 19 | Shipur |
| 20 | Shwnia |
| 21 | Sindwria |
| 22 | Sipurmath |
| 23 | Tahalia |
| 24 | Telami |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sahara Gram Panchayat
Sahara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sahara 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 Sahara 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 Sahara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sahara Gram Panchayat
Where is Sahara Gram Panchayat located?
Sahara 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 Sahara Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Sahara Gram Panchayat: Akbarpur, Alipur, Baman Bil, Baranadia, and Bhagnasai and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sahara Gram Panchayat come under?
Sahara Gram Panchayat comes under Egra-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sahara Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sahara 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 Sahara Gram Panchayat?
Sahara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sahara Gram Panchayat do?
Sahara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.