Amarpur Gram Panchayat, Sainthia
Amarpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sainthia Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Amarpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Bangjita, Bhabaipur, and Bhabanandapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Amarpur Gram Panchayat
Amarpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bangjita |
| 2 | Bhabaipur |
| 3 | Bhabanandapur |
| 4 | Birsingha |
| 5 | Dakshin Amarpur |
| 6 | Dakshin Hajrapur |
| 7 | Gadadharpur |
| 8 | Gargaria |
| 9 | Gopalpur |
| 10 | Ikra |
| 11 | Jinaipur |
| 12 | Kanaipur |
| 13 | Keora |
| 14 | Kururgaria |
| 15 | Madanpur |
| 16 | Madhupur |
| 17 | Majhigaon |
| 18 | Makaipar |
| 19 | Paharpur |
| 20 | Ramaipur |
| 21 | Rangaipur |
| 22 | Sahispur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Amarpur Gram Panchayat
Amarpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Amarpur 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)
Sainthia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amarpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amarpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Amarpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Amarpur Gram Panchayat located?
Amarpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sainthia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Amarpur Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Amarpur Gram Panchayat: Bangjita, Bhabaipur, Bhabanandapur, Birsingha, and Dakshin Amarpur and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Amarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Amarpur Gram Panchayat comes under Sainthia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Amarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Amarpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Amarpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sainthia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Amarpur Gram Panchayat?
Amarpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Amarpur Gram Panchayat do?
Amarpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.