Sihar Gram Panchayat, Kotulpur
Sihar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kotulpur Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Sihar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Baladwip, Bankajol, and Haldi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sihar Gram Panchayat
Sihar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baladwip |
| 2 | Bankajol |
| 3 | Haldi |
| 4 | Ismail Chak |
| 5 | Jaykrishnapur |
| 6 | Jayrambati |
| 7 | Jibta |
| 8 | Krishnanagar |
| 9 | Kunarpur |
| 10 | Lallbazar |
| 11 | Lankajol |
| 12 | Malpur |
| 13 | Masinapur |
| 14 | Nalbuni |
| 15 | Patpur |
| 16 | Purba Narayanpur |
| 17 | Rampur |
| 18 | Shiromanipur |
| 19 | Sihar |
| 20 | Tentulia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sihar Gram Panchayat
Sihar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sihar 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)
Kotulpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihar 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 Sihar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sihar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sihar Gram Panchayat located?
Sihar Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kotulpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sihar Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Sihar Gram Panchayat: Baladwip, Bankajol, Haldi, Ismail Chak, and Jaykrishnapur and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sihar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sihar Gram Panchayat comes under Kotulpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Sihar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sihar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sihar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotulpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sihar Gram Panchayat?
Sihar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sihar Gram Panchayat do?
Sihar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.