Karisunda Gram Panchayat, Indus
Karisunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Indus Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Karisunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Abdulpur, Bara Gobindapur, and Belbandbi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karisunda Gram Panchayat
Karisunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulpur |
| 2 | Bara Gobindapur |
| 3 | Belbandbi |
| 4 | Bhabapur |
| 5 | Bishnubati |
| 6 | Chandpur |
| 7 | Dasarath Bati |
| 8 | Fatepur |
| 9 | Jagaldwip |
| 10 | Karisunda |
| 11 | Paharpur |
| 12 | Shanpura |
| 13 | Singer Bandh |
| 14 | Tentulmuri |
| 15 | Thakurni Pushkarini |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karisunda Gram Panchayat
Karisunda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karisunda 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)
Indus Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karisunda 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 Karisunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karisunda Gram Panchayat
Where is Karisunda Gram Panchayat located?
Karisunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Indus Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karisunda Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Karisunda Gram Panchayat: Abdulpur, Bara Gobindapur, Belbandbi, Bhabapur, and Bishnubati and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karisunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Karisunda Gram Panchayat comes under Indus Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Karisunda Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karisunda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Karisunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Indus Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karisunda Gram Panchayat?
Karisunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karisunda Gram Panchayat do?
Karisunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.