Jharkhali Gram Panchayat, Basanti
Jharkhali 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. Jharkhali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Laskarpur, Lot No 126, and Parbattipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jharkhali Gram Panchayat
Jharkhali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laskarpur |
| 2 | Lot No 126 |
| 3 | Parbattipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jharkhali Gram Panchayat
Jharkhali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jharkhali 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 Jharkhali 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 Jharkhali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jharkhali Gram Panchayat
Where is Jharkhali Gram Panchayat located?
Jharkhali 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 Jharkhali Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Jharkhali Gram Panchayat: Laskarpur, Lot No 126, and Parbattipur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jharkhali Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharkhali Gram Panchayat comes under Basanti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Jharkhali Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jharkhali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jharkhali 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 Jharkhali Gram Panchayat?
Jharkhali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jharkhali Gram Panchayat do?
Jharkhali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.