Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat, Chandrakona-Ii
Bandipur-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Atghara, Bagpota, and Jhakra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat
Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atghara |
| 2 | Bagpota |
| 3 | Jhakra |
| 4 | Kadamtala |
| 5 | Kenchkapur |
| 6 | Kharsa |
| 7 | Mamudpur |
| 8 | Pirijpur |
| 9 | Saora |
| 10 | Sirsa |
| 11 | Srirampur Atghara |
| 12 | Tenpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat
Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bandipur-I 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)
Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat located?
Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat: Atghara, Bagpota, Jhakra, Kadamtala, and Kenchkapur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat comes under Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat?
Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat do?
Bandipur-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.