Joradih Gram Panchayat, Raghunathpur-Ii
Joradih is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunathpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Joradih Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Alladih, Bagra (P), and Barasalya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Joradih Gram Panchayat
Joradih Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alladih |
| 2 | Bagra (P) |
| 3 | Barasalya |
| 4 | Barhakanali |
| 5 | Belkura |
| 6 | Bhabanipur |
| 7 | Chak Kamakuri |
| 8 | Chakbad (P) |
| 9 | Chatarmahul |
| 10 | Dandua |
| 11 | Erendi (P) |
| 12 | Hadla |
| 13 | Lakhiara Alias Joradih |
| 14 | Poradih (P) |
| 15 | Rangataur |
| 16 | Ratanpur |
| 17 | Raybandh |
| 18 | Sagarka |
| 19 | Simulhir |
| 20 | Uka |
| 21 | Usir |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Joradih Gram Panchayat
Joradih Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Joradih 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)
Raghunathpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Joradih 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 Joradih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Joradih Gram Panchayat
Where is Joradih Gram Panchayat located?
Joradih Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunathpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Joradih Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Joradih Gram Panchayat: Alladih, Bagra (P), Barasalya, Barhakanali, and Belkura and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Joradih Gram Panchayat come under?
Joradih Gram Panchayat comes under Raghunathpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Joradih Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Joradih Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Joradih Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raghunathpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Joradih Gram Panchayat?
Joradih Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Joradih Gram Panchayat do?
Joradih Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.