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