Raipur Gram Panchayat, Raipur-I
Raipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Raipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Asurgerya Uttar, Buridhara, and Chanpabani. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raipur Gram Panchayat
Raipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asurgerya Uttar |
| 2 | Buridhara |
| 3 | Chanpabani |
| 4 | Chaturikalapathar |
| 5 | Dharampur |
| 6 | Dhobasol |
| 7 | Dublala |
| 8 | Hariharganj |
| 9 | Jambani |
| 10 | Kajalkura |
| 11 | Kajla |
| 12 | Kamardiha |
| 13 | Kankrasol |
| 14 | Khairdungri |
| 15 | Mahulbani |
| 16 | Manipur |
| 17 | Mukundapur |
| 18 | Nayapara |
| 19 | Panrari |
| 20 | Raipur Bazar (Ct) |
| 21 | Rautara |
| 22 | Simli |
| 23 | Siromanipur |
| 24 | Tetulchita |
| 25 | Tungi |
| 26 | Uparbanda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raipur Gram Panchayat
Raipur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raipur 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 Raipur 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 Raipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Raipur Gram Panchayat located?
Raipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raipur Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Raipur Gram Panchayat: Asurgerya Uttar, Buridhara, Chanpabani, Chaturikalapathar, and Dharampur and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Raipur Gram Panchayat comes under Raipur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Raipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Raipur 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 Raipur Gram Panchayat?
Raipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raipur Gram Panchayat do?
Raipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.