Manikbazar Gram Panchayat, Sonamukhi
Manikbazar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Manikbazar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Baghmari, Balarampur, and Bhat Pushkarini. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikbazar Gram Panchayat
Manikbazar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmari |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Bhat Pushkarini |
| 4 | Brojanathpur |
| 5 | Dakshinsol |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Gopinathpur |
| 8 | Hurhurjangar |
| 9 | Jhujka |
| 10 | Karachmani Khayarsol |
| 11 | Krishnabati |
| 12 | Mach Doba |
| 13 | Manik Bazar |
| 14 | Moheshpur |
| 15 | Narayan Sundari |
| 16 | Nityanandapur |
| 17 | Rang Sayer |
| 18 | Tulardihi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikbazar Gram Panchayat
Manikbazar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikbazar 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 Manikbazar 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 Manikbazar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikbazar Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikbazar Gram Panchayat located?
Manikbazar Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikbazar Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Manikbazar Gram Panchayat: Baghmari, Balarampur, Bhat Pushkarini, Brojanathpur, and Dakshinsol and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikbazar Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikbazar Gram Panchayat comes under Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikbazar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikbazar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Manikbazar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikbazar Gram Panchayat?
Manikbazar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikbazar Gram Panchayat do?
Manikbazar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.