Purnia Gram Panchayat, Tantnagar
Purnia is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tantnagar Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Purnia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baduri, Baluburu, and Banasanju. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Purnia Gram Panchayat
Purnia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baduri |
| 2 | Baluburu |
| 3 | Banasanju |
| 4 | Bara Bardadih |
| 5 | Bara Koyta |
| 6 | Chhota Koyta |
| 7 | Gidibas Alias Didibasang |
| 8 | Purnia |
| 9 | Tilaijari |
| 10 | Tilaipi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purnia Gram Panchayat
Purnia Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Purnia 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)
Tantnagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purnia 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 Purnia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purnia Gram Panchayat
Where is Purnia Gram Panchayat located?
Purnia Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Tantnagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Purnia Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Purnia Gram Panchayat: Baduri, Baluburu, Banasanju, Bara Bardadih, Bara Koyta, Chhota Koyta, Gidibas Alias Didibasang, Purnia, Tilaijari, and Tilaipi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purnia Gram Panchayat come under?
Purnia Gram Panchayat comes under Tantnagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Purnia Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purnia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Purnia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tantnagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Purnia Gram Panchayat?
Purnia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Purnia Gram Panchayat do?
Purnia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.