Salma Gram Panchayat, Saltora
Salma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Saltora Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Salma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Bakulia, Barasal, and Bhangucha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Salma Gram Panchayat
Salma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakulia |
| 2 | Barasal |
| 3 | Bhangucha |
| 4 | Bhuban Bandi |
| 5 | Chandbad |
| 6 | Chaukhuri |
| 7 | Dahuka |
| 8 | Gopal Nagar |
| 9 | Harakbad |
| 10 | Ilam Bazar |
| 11 | Jhupulia |
| 12 | Kalla |
| 13 | Kamalhir |
| 14 | Kastara |
| 15 | Kendana |
| 16 | Kukhrakuri |
| 17 | Majit |
| 18 | Rangamatia |
| 19 | Saheb Danga |
| 20 | Salma |
| 21 | Sat Deuli |
| 22 | Shalchur |
| 23 | Singhir |
| 24 | Swatiwakuri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Salma Gram Panchayat
Salma Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Salma 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)
Saltora Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salma 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 Salma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Salma Gram Panchayat
Where is Salma Gram Panchayat located?
Salma Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Saltora Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Salma Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Salma Gram Panchayat: Bakulia, Barasal, Bhangucha, Bhuban Bandi, and Chandbad and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Salma Gram Panchayat come under?
Salma Gram Panchayat comes under Saltora Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Salma Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Salma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saltora Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Salma Gram Panchayat?
Salma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Salma Gram Panchayat do?
Salma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.