Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-I
Jhalda-Darda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Arjundi, Bagbinda, and Bargram. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat
Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjundi |
| 2 | Bagbinda |
| 3 | Bargram |
| 4 | Danrda |
| 5 | Dumaria |
| 6 | Gatilaba |
| 7 | Gopalpur |
| 8 | Jhalda (P) (Ct) |
| 9 | Krishnapur Alias Nutandi |
| 10 | Kudahatu |
| 11 | Mahakudar |
| 12 | Nawagar |
| 13 | Pat Jhalda |
| 14 | Patmadi |
| 15 | Tanasi |
| 16 | Tarkana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat
Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jhalda-Darda 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 Jhalda-Darda 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 Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat
Where is Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat located?
Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat: Arjundi, Bagbinda, Bargram, Danrda, and Dumaria and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jhalda-Darda 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 Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat?
Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat do?
Jhalda-Darda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.