Banpura Gram Panchayat, Midnapore
Banpura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Midnapore Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Banpura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 30 villages, including Agarpara, Ajantala, and Ajodhya Nagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banpura Gram Panchayat
Banpura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agarpara |
| 2 | Ajantala |
| 3 | Ajodhya Nagar |
| 4 | Bagagerya |
| 5 | Bagargeryaasti |
| 6 | Bahanagerya |
| 7 | Balaban Dighi |
| 8 | Banpura |
| 9 | Birampur |
| 10 | Chuasol |
| 11 | Ghurachak |
| 12 | Gobrasol |
| 13 | Gobrasol Kismat |
| 14 | Jamirara |
| 15 | Khangardihi |
| 16 | Kholamuri Chhota |
| 17 | Kismatengua |
| 18 | Krishnadeuli |
| 19 | Kumarpur |
| 20 | Magurgerya Bara |
| 21 | Magurgerya Chhota |
| 22 | Mahdebchak |
| 23 | Michka |
| 24 | Pachra |
| 25 | Patlaika |
| 26 | Rainchak |
| 27 | Ramchandrapur |
| 28 | Rataribar |
| 29 | Sholkamari |
| 30 | Shyamsundarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banpura Gram Panchayat
Banpura Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banpura 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)
Midnapore Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banpura 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 Banpura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banpura Gram Panchayat
Where is Banpura Gram Panchayat located?
Banpura Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Midnapore Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banpura Gram Panchayat?
30 villages come under Banpura Gram Panchayat: Agarpara, Ajantala, Ajodhya Nagar, Bagagerya, and Bagargeryaasti and 25 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banpura Gram Panchayat come under?
Banpura Gram Panchayat comes under Midnapore Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Banpura Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banpura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Banpura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Midnapore Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banpura Gram Panchayat?
Banpura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banpura Gram Panchayat do?
Banpura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.