Karui Gram Panchayat, Katwa-Ii

Karui is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Karui Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Dona, Karui, and Kurchi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Karui Gram Panchayat

Karui Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dona
2Karui
3Kurchi
4Mejhiari
5Panjoa
6Ulastikri

Panchayati Raj Structure for Karui Gram Panchayat

Karui Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Karui 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karui 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 Karui Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Karui Gram Panchayat

Where is Karui Gram Panchayat located?

Karui Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Karui Gram Panchayat?

6 villages come under Karui Gram Panchayat: Dona, Karui, Kurchi, Mejhiari, Panjoa, and Ulastikri.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Karui Gram Panchayat come under?

Karui Gram Panchayat comes under Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.

Which District Panchayat does Karui Gram Panchayat come under?

Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karui Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Karui Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Karui Gram Panchayat?

Karui Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Karui Gram Panchayat do?

Karui Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.