Fulkusma Gram Panchayat, Raipur-I
Fulkusma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Fulkusma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bansinala, Baragari, and Barapaya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Fulkusma Gram Panchayat
Fulkusma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bansinala |
| 2 | Baragari |
| 3 | Barapaya |
| 4 | Chamtabaid |
| 5 | Debsol |
| 6 | Dhau |
| 7 | Garpahar |
| 8 | Ghatusol |
| 9 | Hatkata |
| 10 | Mandaldiha |
| 11 | Namosol |
| 12 | Pakadihi |
| 13 | Phulkusma |
| 14 | Raspal |
| 15 | Sagarchaka |
| 16 | Susunia |
| 17 | Thakurbari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Fulkusma Gram Panchayat
Fulkusma Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Fulkusma 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)
Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Fulkusma 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 Fulkusma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Fulkusma Gram Panchayat
Where is Fulkusma Gram Panchayat located?
Fulkusma Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Fulkusma Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Fulkusma Gram Panchayat: Bansinala, Baragari, Barapaya, Chamtabaid, and Debsol and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Fulkusma Gram Panchayat come under?
Fulkusma Gram Panchayat comes under Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Fulkusma Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Fulkusma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Fulkusma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Fulkusma Gram Panchayat?
Fulkusma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Fulkusma Gram Panchayat do?
Fulkusma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.