Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat, Suri-I
Bhurkuna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Suri-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Agar, Bangaon, and Barihat. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat
Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agar |
| 2 | Bangaon |
| 3 | Barihat |
| 4 | Bhurkuna |
| 5 | Dakshin Metegram |
| 6 | Dolgobindapur |
| 7 | Itekola |
| 8 | Kachujor |
| 9 | Kamar Dangal |
| 10 | Lakshmandihi |
| 11 | Liara |
| 12 | Mahubona |
| 13 | Meherpur |
| 14 | Mohanpur |
| 15 | Muramath |
| 16 | Panch Tentul |
| 17 | Panuria |
| 18 | Purba Bankati |
| 19 | Saralpur |
| 20 | Sekhdihi |
| 21 | Shanrmara |
| 22 | Siur |
| 23 | Turakbarihad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat
Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhurkuna 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)
Suri-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhurkuna 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 Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat located?
Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Suri-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat: Agar, Bangaon, Barihat, Bhurkuna, and Dakshin Metegram and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat comes under Suri-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Suri-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat?
Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat do?
Bhurkuna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.