Ichag Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-I
Ichag is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Ichag Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Banriyapilai, Chatumghutu, and Gokulnagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ichag Gram Panchayat
Ichag Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banriyapilai |
| 2 | Chatumghutu |
| 3 | Gokulnagar |
| 4 | Ichag |
| 5 | Jamlahar |
| 6 | Kanrbandhi |
| 7 | Kuki |
| 8 | Kutidih |
| 9 | Mesya |
| 10 | Nutandi |
| 11 | Ona |
| 12 | Pilai |
| 13 | Saramba |
| 14 | Sarjamhatu |
| 15 | Tarhad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ichag Gram Panchayat
Ichag Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ichag 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 Ichag 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 Ichag Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ichag Gram Panchayat
Where is Ichag Gram Panchayat located?
Ichag Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ichag Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Ichag Gram Panchayat: Banriyapilai, Chatumghutu, Gokulnagar, Ichag, and Jamlahar and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ichag Gram Panchayat come under?
Ichag Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Ichag Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ichag Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ichag 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 Ichag Gram Panchayat?
Ichag Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ichag Gram Panchayat do?
Ichag Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.