Durgapur Gram Panchayat, Memari-1
Durgapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Memari-1 Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Durgapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Alipur (Ct), Barar, and Benapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Durgapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alipur (Ct) |
| 2 | Barar |
| 3 | Benapur |
| 4 | Birshimul |
| 5 | Chotkhanda |
| 6 | Durgapur |
| 7 | Ilamdanga |
| 8 | Katapur |
| 9 | Krishnajibanpur |
| 10 | Maglampur |
| 11 | Shimla |
| 12 | Shura |
| 13 | Shyamnagar |
| 14 | Sonara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Durgapur 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)
Memari-1 Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapur 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 Durgapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Durgapur Gram Panchayat located?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Memari-1 Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Durgapur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Durgapur Gram Panchayat: Alipur (Ct), Barar, Benapur, Birshimul, and Chotkhanda and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Durgapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat comes under Memari-1 Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Durgapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Durgapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Memari-1 Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Durgapur Gram Panchayat?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Durgapur Gram Panchayat do?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.