Bishnupur Gram Panchayat, Rampurhat-Ii
Bishnupur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Rampurhat-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Bishnupur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Basoa, Bishnupur (Ct), and Durgapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bishnupur Gram Panchayat
Bishnupur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basoa |
| 2 | Bishnupur (Ct) |
| 3 | Durgapur |
| 4 | Kalidaha |
| 5 | Lalita Kundu |
| 6 | Patna |
| 7 | Podda |
| 8 | Tentulia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bishnupur Gram Panchayat
Bishnupur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bishnupur 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bishnupur 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 Bishnupur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bishnupur Gram Panchayat
Where is Bishnupur Gram Panchayat located?
Bishnupur Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Rampurhat-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bishnupur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Bishnupur Gram Panchayat: Basoa, Bishnupur (Ct), Durgapur, Kalidaha, Lalita Kundu, Patna, Podda, and Tentulia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bishnupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Bishnupur Gram Panchayat comes under Rampurhat-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Bishnupur Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bishnupur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bishnupur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rampurhat-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bishnupur Gram Panchayat?
Bishnupur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bishnupur Gram Panchayat do?
Bishnupur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.