Palsa Gram Panchayat, Murarai-I

Palsa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Palsa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Badebalia, Chanchali, and Dulandi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Palsa Gram Panchayat

Palsa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Badebalia
2Chanchali
3Dulandi
4Fatepur
5Fateullapur
6Jhikarhati
7Kahinagar (P)
8Kumadol
9Nayit
10Palsa
11Paschim Simlapara
12Raghunathpur
13Ruprampur
14Sanfua

Panchayati Raj Structure for Palsa Gram Panchayat

Palsa Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Palsa 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 Palsa 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 Palsa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Palsa Gram Panchayat

Where is Palsa Gram Panchayat located?

Palsa Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Palsa Gram Panchayat?

14 villages come under Palsa Gram Panchayat: Badebalia, Chanchali, Dulandi, Fatepur, and Fateullapur and 9 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Palsa Gram Panchayat come under?

Palsa Gram Panchayat comes under Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.

Which District Panchayat does Palsa Gram Panchayat come under?

Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Palsa Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Palsa 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 Palsa Gram Panchayat?

Palsa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Palsa Gram Panchayat do?

Palsa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.