Dhansimla Gram Panchayat, Sonamukhi

Dhansimla is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Dhansimla Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Amghata, Baharpur, and Bneshe. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Dhansimla Gram Panchayat

Dhansimla Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Amghata
2Baharpur
3Bneshe
4Chakdhoyakure
5Dhan Simla
6Indkata
7Junshara
8Kuchiagopalpur
9Naruala
10Rajda
11Rani Bandh
12Sapuradihi
13Sonamukhi (P)

Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhansimla Gram Panchayat

Dhansimla Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Dhansimla 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)

Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhansimla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhansimla Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Dhansimla Gram Panchayat

Where is Dhansimla Gram Panchayat located?

Dhansimla Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Dhansimla Gram Panchayat?

13 villages come under Dhansimla Gram Panchayat: Amghata, Baharpur, Bneshe, Chakdhoyakure, and Dhan Simla and 8 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhansimla Gram Panchayat come under?

Dhansimla Gram Panchayat comes under Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.

Which District Panchayat does Dhansimla Gram Panchayat come under?

Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhansimla Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dhansimla Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Dhansimla Gram Panchayat?

Dhansimla Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Dhansimla Gram Panchayat do?

Dhansimla Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.