Amjhara Gram Panchayat, Basanti
Amjhara is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Basanti Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Amjhara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Amjhara, Dhuri, and Khari Machan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Amjhara Gram Panchayat
Amjhara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amjhara |
| 2 | Dhuri |
| 3 | Khari Machan |
| 4 | Tilkumar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Amjhara Gram Panchayat
Amjhara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Amjhara 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)
Basanti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amjhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amjhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Amjhara Gram Panchayat
Where is Amjhara Gram Panchayat located?
Amjhara Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Basanti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Amjhara Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Amjhara Gram Panchayat: Amjhara, Dhuri, Khari Machan, and Tilkumar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Amjhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Amjhara Gram Panchayat comes under Basanti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Amjhara Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amjhara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Amjhara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basanti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Amjhara Gram Panchayat?
Amjhara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Amjhara Gram Panchayat do?
Amjhara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.