Melera Gram Panchayat, Raipur-I
Melera is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Melera Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Barkala, Benagerya, and Dharampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Melera Gram Panchayat
Melera Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barkala |
| 2 | Benagerya |
| 3 | Dharampur |
| 4 | Gochda |
| 5 | Jamda |
| 6 | Kamalpur |
| 7 | Krishna Nagar |
| 8 | Lagda |
| 9 | Lurka |
| 10 | Maulasol |
| 11 | Melera |
| 12 | Narayanpur |
| 13 | Shubnabandi |
| 14 | Sirisbani |
| 15 | Sirsa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Melera Gram Panchayat
Melera Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Melera 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 Melera 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 Melera Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Melera Gram Panchayat
Where is Melera Gram Panchayat located?
Melera Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Melera Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Melera Gram Panchayat: Barkala, Benagerya, Dharampur, Gochda, and Jamda and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Melera Gram Panchayat come under?
Melera Gram Panchayat comes under Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Melera Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Melera Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Melera 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 Melera Gram Panchayat?
Melera Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Melera Gram Panchayat do?
Melera Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.