Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat, Onda
Nikunjapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Onda Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Balatukri, Chandipur, and Chandra Gopalpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat
Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balatukri |
| 2 | Chandipur |
| 3 | Chandra Gopalpur |
| 4 | Churamanipur |
| 5 | Dhagarya |
| 6 | Elyati |
| 7 | Guinandi |
| 8 | Hira Dangar |
| 9 | Jambani |
| 10 | Jamtara |
| 11 | Kanaipur |
| 12 | Mayata |
| 13 | Murakata |
| 14 | Nikunjapur |
| 15 | Nischintapur |
| 16 | Panch Danna |
| 17 | Pantha |
| 18 | Pingrui |
| 19 | Rasiara |
| 20 | Sabanpur |
| 21 | Salghata |
| 22 | Shalihan |
| 23 | Srirampur |
| 24 | Tentul Muri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat
Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nikunjapur 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)
Onda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nikunjapur 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 Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat located?
Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Onda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat: Balatukri, Chandipur, Chandra Gopalpur, Churamanipur, and Dhagarya and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat comes under Onda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Onda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat?
Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat do?
Nikunjapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.