Manikkundu Gram Panchayat, Chandrakona-I
Manikkundu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Manikkundu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Andhare, Banka Sultanpur, and Bara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikkundu Gram Panchayat
Manikkundu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andhare |
| 2 | Banka Sultanpur |
| 3 | Bara |
| 4 | Bhabanipur |
| 5 | Birbhanpur |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Hematpur |
| 8 | Jagannathpur |
| 9 | Jamira |
| 10 | Jhalur |
| 11 | Kalapat |
| 12 | Kashanda |
| 13 | Kashkuli |
| 14 | Mahabala |
| 15 | Maheshpur |
| 16 | Mamudpur |
| 17 | Manikkunda |
| 18 | Mar |
| 19 | Mohanpur |
| 20 | Parulya |
| 21 | Pirchak |
| 22 | Ramichak |
| 23 | Saljhati |
| 24 | Subudhi Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikkundu Gram Panchayat
Manikkundu Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikkundu 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-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikkundu 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 Manikkundu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikkundu Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikkundu Gram Panchayat located?
Manikkundu Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikkundu Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Manikkundu Gram Panchayat: Andhare, Banka Sultanpur, Bara, Bhabanipur, and Birbhanpur and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikkundu Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikkundu Gram Panchayat comes under Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikkundu Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikkundu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Manikkundu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandrakona-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikkundu Gram Panchayat?
Manikkundu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikkundu Gram Panchayat do?
Manikkundu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.