Talowan Gram Panchayat, Mayureswar-I
Talowan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Talowan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Dwaruri, Gourbazar, and Kamra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Talowan Gram Panchayat
Talowan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dwaruri |
| 2 | Gourbazar |
| 3 | Kamra |
| 4 | Lachhiator |
| 5 | Majharipara |
| 6 | Namakanda |
| 7 | Paschim Gamini |
| 8 | Podda |
| 9 | Purba Kalikapur |
| 10 | Purbba Ramchandrapur |
| 11 | Ram Bhadrapur |
| 12 | Samachar |
| 13 | Sandhigara |
| 14 | Taloan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Talowan Gram Panchayat
Talowan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Talowan 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)
Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talowan 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 Talowan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Talowan Gram Panchayat
Where is Talowan Gram Panchayat located?
Talowan Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Talowan Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Talowan Gram Panchayat: Dwaruri, Gourbazar, Kamra, Lachhiator, and Majharipara and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Talowan Gram Panchayat come under?
Talowan Gram Panchayat comes under Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Talowan Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Talowan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Talowan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mayureswar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Talowan Gram Panchayat?
Talowan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Talowan Gram Panchayat do?
Talowan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.