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