Alampur Gram Panchayat, Katwa-I
Alampur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Alampur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Alampur, Arjundihi, and Barampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Alampur Gram Panchayat
Alampur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur |
| 2 | Arjundihi |
| 3 | Barampur |
| 4 | Debagram |
| 5 | Ganfulia |
| 6 | Gusumba |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Alampur Gram Panchayat
Alampur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Alampur 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)
Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alampur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alampur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Alampur Gram Panchayat
Where is Alampur Gram Panchayat located?
Alampur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Alampur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Alampur Gram Panchayat: Alampur, Arjundihi, Barampur, Debagram, Ganfulia, and Gusumba.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Alampur Gram Panchayat come under?
Alampur Gram Panchayat comes under Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Alampur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alampur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Alampur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Alampur Gram Panchayat?
Alampur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Alampur Gram Panchayat do?
Alampur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.