Turka Gram Panchayat, Dantan-Ii
Turka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dantan-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Turka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Amanipur, Belda, and Chak Sultanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Turka Gram Panchayat
Turka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amanipur |
| 2 | Belda |
| 3 | Chak Sultanpur |
| 4 | Daharda |
| 5 | Dhukurda |
| 6 | Gamharipur |
| 7 | Jadab Chak |
| 8 | Khandrui |
| 9 | Kushumda |
| 10 | Mirjapur |
| 11 | Purunda |
| 12 | Radhaballavpur |
| 13 | Rashulpur |
| 14 | Saipur |
| 15 | Srikrishnapur |
| 16 | Turkakashba |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Turka Gram Panchayat
Turka Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Turka 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)
Dantan-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Turka 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 Turka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Turka Gram Panchayat
Where is Turka Gram Panchayat located?
Turka Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dantan-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Turka Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Turka Gram Panchayat: Amanipur, Belda, Chak Sultanpur, Daharda, and Dhukurda and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Turka Gram Panchayat come under?
Turka Gram Panchayat comes under Dantan-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Turka Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Turka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Turka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dantan-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Turka Gram Panchayat?
Turka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Turka Gram Panchayat do?
Turka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.