Barrah Gram Panchayat, Khoyrasol
Barrah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khoyrasol Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Barrah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Barra, Binodpur, and Kankartala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barrah Gram Panchayat
Barrah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barra |
| 2 | Binodpur |
| 3 | Kankartala |
| 4 | Kathi |
| 5 | Khajuria |
| 6 | Ruppur |
| 7 | Sira |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barrah Gram Panchayat
Barrah Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barrah 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)
Khoyrasol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barrah 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 Barrah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barrah Gram Panchayat
Where is Barrah Gram Panchayat located?
Barrah Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khoyrasol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barrah Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Barrah Gram Panchayat: Barra, Binodpur, Kankartala, Kathi, Khajuria, Ruppur, and Sira.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Barrah Gram Panchayat comes under Khoyrasol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Barrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barrah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barrah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khoyrasol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barrah Gram Panchayat?
Barrah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barrah Gram Panchayat do?
Barrah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.