Kusumpur Gram Panchayat, Keshiary
Kusumpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Keshiary Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Kusumpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 37 villages, including Ambi, Amhata, and Bari Bandku. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusumpur Gram Panchayat
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambi |
| 2 | Amhata |
| 3 | Bari Bandku |
| 4 | Behara Shai |
| 5 | Bena Gerya |
| 6 | Bena Kuria |
| 7 | Bhimrulia |
| 8 | Binandapur |
| 9 | Chhota Dainmari |
| 10 | Dikusumpur |
| 11 | Dudhe Bude |
| 12 | Ghola |
| 13 | Jamsol |
| 14 | Jheta Gerya |
| 15 | Kalta |
| 16 | Kamar Chauki |
| 17 | Katsangra |
| 18 | Kiar Chandra |
| 19 | Kusumppur |
| 20 | Lal Chauria |
| 21 | Mara Dighi |
| 22 | Mat Nagar |
| 23 | Mati Gerya |
| 24 | Maula Chati |
| 25 | Muktapur |
| 26 | Nakandi |
| 27 | Napo |
| 28 | Paira Chali |
| 29 | Pathandiha |
| 30 | Pathar Huri |
| 31 | Ran Bania |
| 32 | Rana |
| 33 | Saharia |
| 34 | Shunka |
| 35 | Singh Pur |
| 36 | Teli Pushkarini |
| 37 | Tildihi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumpur Gram Panchayat
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumpur 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)
Keshiary Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumpur 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 Kusumpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusumpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Keshiary Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumpur Gram Panchayat?
37 villages come under Kusumpur Gram Panchayat: Ambi, Amhata, Bari Bandku, Behara Shai, and Bena Gerya and 32 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat comes under Keshiary Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kusumpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Keshiary Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumpur Gram Panchayat?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusumpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.