Hensahatu Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-I
Hensahatu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Hensahatu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Adhikaridi, Baddi, and Badgaon. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hensahatu Gram Panchayat
Hensahatu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adhikaridi |
| 2 | Baddi |
| 3 | Badgaon |
| 4 | Barabakad |
| 5 | Brajapur |
| 6 | Chhoto Bakad |
| 7 | Digardi |
| 8 | Garia |
| 9 | Hesatu |
| 10 | Ichatu |
| 11 | Jalambili |
| 12 | Kudagara |
| 13 | Madhupur |
| 14 | Muradi |
| 15 | Patub |
| 16 | Piprajara |
| 17 | Rakshabera |
| 18 | Sangramdi |
| 19 | Tanasi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hensahatu Gram Panchayat
Hensahatu Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hensahatu 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)
Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensahatu 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 Hensahatu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hensahatu Gram Panchayat
Where is Hensahatu Gram Panchayat located?
Hensahatu Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Hensahatu Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Hensahatu Gram Panchayat: Adhikaridi, Baddi, Badgaon, Barabakad, and Brajapur and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Hensahatu Gram Panchayat come under?
Hensahatu Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Hensahatu Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hensahatu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Hensahatu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Hensahatu Gram Panchayat?
Hensahatu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hensahatu Gram Panchayat do?
Hensahatu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.