Barshal Gram Panchayat, Rampurhat-I
Barshal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Barshal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bagtui (P), Baikunthapur, and Barshal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barshal Gram Panchayat
Barshal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagtui (P) |
| 2 | Baikunthapur |
| 3 | Barshal |
| 4 | Chandankantha |
| 5 | Dekhuria |
| 6 | Harioka |
| 7 | Kamikhya |
| 8 | Kumudda |
| 9 | Madhya Gopalpur |
| 10 | Majkhanda |
| 11 | Sakirpur |
| 12 | Satgharia |
| 13 | Shrikrishnapur Pakhuria |
| 14 | Sialdanga |
| 15 | Udaypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barshal Gram Panchayat
Barshal Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barshal 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)
Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barshal 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 Barshal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barshal Gram Panchayat
Where is Barshal Gram Panchayat located?
Barshal Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barshal Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Barshal Gram Panchayat: Bagtui (P), Baikunthapur, Barshal, Chandankantha, and Dekhuria and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barshal Gram Panchayat come under?
Barshal Gram Panchayat comes under Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Barshal Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barshal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barshal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barshal Gram Panchayat?
Barshal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barshal Gram Panchayat do?
Barshal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.