Ghagra Gram Panchayat, Jaipur
Ghagra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Ghagra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Bangidiri, Banshgar, and Chhatka. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ghagra Gram Panchayat
Ghagra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bangidiri |
| 2 | Banshgar |
| 3 | Chhatka |
| 4 | Dahikunri |
| 5 | Dimdiha |
| 6 | Ghaghra |
| 7 | Hinjri |
| 8 | Jorre |
| 9 | Kalikapur |
| 10 | Kalyanpur |
| 11 | Karmatanr |
| 12 | Koshangi |
| 13 | Nimudi |
| 14 | Patamjuri |
| 15 | Rampur |
| 16 | Rangadih |
| 17 | Shushunid |
| 18 | Udaypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ghagra Gram Panchayat
Ghagra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ghagra 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)
Jaipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghagra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghagra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ghagra Gram Panchayat
Where is Ghagra Gram Panchayat located?
Ghagra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ghagra Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Ghagra Gram Panchayat: Bangidiri, Banshgar, Chhatka, Dahikunri, and Dimdiha and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ghagra Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghagra Gram Panchayat comes under Jaipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Ghagra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghagra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ghagra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jaipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ghagra Gram Panchayat?
Ghagra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ghagra Gram Panchayat do?
Ghagra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.