Puranagram Gram Panchayat, Mohammad Bazar
Puranagram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mohammad Bazar Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Puranagram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bataspur, Heruka, and Jayrampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Puranagram Gram Panchayat
Puranagram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bataspur |
| 2 | Heruka |
| 3 | Jayrampur |
| 4 | Kabilnagar |
| 5 | Makdumnagar |
| 6 | Mallikpur |
| 7 | Puranagram |
| 8 | Rautara |
| 9 | Sahnagar |
| 10 | Saluka |
| 11 | Tantulbaria |
| 12 | Tentulia |
| 13 | Ushka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puranagram Gram Panchayat
Puranagram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puranagram 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)
Mohammad Bazar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puranagram 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 Puranagram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puranagram Gram Panchayat
Where is Puranagram Gram Panchayat located?
Puranagram Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mohammad Bazar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Puranagram Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Puranagram Gram Panchayat: Bataspur, Heruka, Jayrampur, Kabilnagar, and Makdumnagar and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Puranagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Puranagram Gram Panchayat comes under Mohammad Bazar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Puranagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puranagram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Puranagram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohammad Bazar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Puranagram Gram Panchayat?
Puranagram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Puranagram Gram Panchayat do?
Puranagram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.