Mahurapur Gram Panchayat, Murarai-I
Mahurapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Mahurapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Ballabhpur, Birnagar, and Chandanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahurapur Gram Panchayat
Mahurapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ballabhpur |
| 2 | Birnagar |
| 3 | Chandanpur |
| 4 | Chandrapara |
| 5 | Harinduba |
| 6 | Kamdebnala |
| 7 | Kanaipur |
| 8 | Lakargram |
| 9 | Mahimuji |
| 10 | Mahurapur |
| 11 | Makoa |
| 12 | Mukundapur |
| 13 | Ratanpur |
| 14 | Sumarpur |
| 15 | Tegharia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahurapur Gram Panchayat
Mahurapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahurapur 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)
Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahurapur 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 Mahurapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahurapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahurapur Gram Panchayat located?
Mahurapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahurapur Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Mahurapur Gram Panchayat: Ballabhpur, Birnagar, Chandanpur, Chandrapara, and Harinduba and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahurapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahurapur Gram Panchayat comes under Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahurapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahurapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahurapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahurapur Gram Panchayat?
Mahurapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahurapur Gram Panchayat do?
Mahurapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.