Jambad Gram Panchayat, Puncha
Jambad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Jambad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bansa, Dharampur, and Gopinathpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jambad Gram Panchayat
Jambad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bansa |
| 2 | Dharampur |
| 3 | Gopinathpur |
| 4 | Jambad |
| 5 | Maheshpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jambad Gram Panchayat
Jambad Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jambad 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)
Puncha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jambad 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 Jambad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jambad Gram Panchayat
Where is Jambad Gram Panchayat located?
Jambad Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jambad Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Jambad Gram Panchayat: Bansa, Dharampur, Gopinathpur, Jambad, and Maheshpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jambad Gram Panchayat come under?
Jambad Gram Panchayat comes under Puncha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Jambad Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jambad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jambad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puncha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jambad Gram Panchayat?
Jambad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jambad Gram Panchayat do?
Jambad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.