Pukhuria Gram Panchayat, Ratua-Ii
Pukhuria is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Pukhuria Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ailpara, Chauduar, and Gobarjana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pukhuria Gram Panchayat
Pukhuria Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ailpara |
| 2 | Chauduar |
| 3 | Gobarjana |
| 4 | Koklamari |
| 5 | Nasipur |
| 6 | Paharpur |
| 7 | Pukhuria |
| 8 | Uttar Marichabishanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pukhuria Gram Panchayat
Pukhuria Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pukhuria 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)
Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pukhuria Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pukhuria Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pukhuria Gram Panchayat
Where is Pukhuria Gram Panchayat located?
Pukhuria Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pukhuria Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Pukhuria Gram Panchayat: Ailpara, Chauduar, Gobarjana, Koklamari, Nasipur, Paharpur, Pukhuria, and Uttar Marichabishanpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pukhuria Gram Panchayat come under?
Pukhuria Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Pukhuria Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pukhuria Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pukhuria Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pukhuria Gram Panchayat?
Pukhuria Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pukhuria Gram Panchayat do?
Pukhuria Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.