Duan-I Gram Panchayat, Debra
Duan-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Debra Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Duan-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 27 villages, including Amra Gerya, Barunya, and Bhagaban Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Duan-I Gram Panchayat
Duan-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amra Gerya |
| 2 | Barunya |
| 3 | Bhagaban Chak |
| 4 | Birshapur |
| 5 | Birunia |
| 6 | Chak Hariharpur |
| 7 | Chak Kalyan |
| 8 | Chak Sarsa |
| 9 | Chak Shulpan |
| 10 | Damodarpur |
| 11 | Dhulia |
| 12 | Hariharpur |
| 13 | Iarpur |
| 14 | Islampur |
| 15 | Jhenjhia |
| 16 | Kalua Akub |
| 17 | Kalua Brindaban |
| 18 | Kanchan Gerya |
| 19 | Kazi Chak |
| 20 | Kismat Papan |
| 21 | Maheshpur |
| 22 | Mirjja Nagar |
| 23 | Nachhipur |
| 24 | Panch Gere |
| 25 | Papan Haricharan |
| 26 | Pashang |
| 27 | Sridharpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Duan-I Gram Panchayat
Duan-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)
Duan-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)
Debra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Duan-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 Duan-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Duan-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Duan-I Gram Panchayat located?
Duan-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Debra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Duan-I Gram Panchayat?
27 villages come under Duan-I Gram Panchayat: Amra Gerya, Barunya, Bhagaban Chak, Birshapur, and Birunia and 22 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Duan-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Duan-I Gram Panchayat comes under Debra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Duan-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Duan-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Duan-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Debra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Duan-I Gram Panchayat?
Duan-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Duan-I Gram Panchayat do?
Duan-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.