Kharun Gram Panchayat, Rampurhat-I
Kharun is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Kharun Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Atla, Belia, and Chakpara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kharun Gram Panchayat
Kharun Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atla |
| 2 | Belia |
| 3 | Chakpara |
| 4 | Chhatma Dangal |
| 5 | Faridpur |
| 6 | Junidpur |
| 7 | Kamdebpur |
| 8 | Karkaria (Part) |
| 9 | Kauro |
| 10 | Kharun |
| 11 | Malsa |
| 12 | Palsa |
| 13 | Rajkhanda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kharun Gram Panchayat
Kharun Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kharun 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 Kharun 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 Kharun Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kharun Gram Panchayat
Where is Kharun Gram Panchayat located?
Kharun Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kharun Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kharun Gram Panchayat: Atla, Belia, Chakpara, Chhatma Dangal, and Faridpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kharun Gram Panchayat come under?
Kharun Gram Panchayat comes under Rampurhat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Kharun Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kharun Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kharun 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 Kharun Gram Panchayat?
Kharun Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kharun Gram Panchayat do?
Kharun Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.