Jhalda-I Block, Purulia (West Bengal)
Jhalda-I is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Jhalda-I Block consists of 10 Gram Panchayats covering 143 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Jhalda-I Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Jhalda-I Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hensahatu | 19 |
| 2 | Kalma | 17 |
| 3 | Marumosina | 11 |
| 4 | Tulin | 7 |
| 5 | Noyadih | 11 |
| 6 | Ichag | 15 |
| 7 | Ilu-Jargo | 13 |
| 8 | Pusti | 14 |
| 9 | Mathari-Khamar | 20 |
| 10 | Jhalda-Darda | 16 |