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