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