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