Kurkuba Gram Panchayat, Galsi-Ii
Kurkuba is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Kurkuba Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Askaran, Bahirghanya, and Brindabanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurkuba Gram Panchayat
Kurkuba Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Askaran |
| 2 | Bahirghanya |
| 3 | Brindabanpur |
| 4 | Jaykrishnapur |
| 5 | Kurkuba |
| 6 | Pilgram |
| 7 | Shrirampur |
| 8 | Taranagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurkuba Gram Panchayat
Kurkuba Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurkuba 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)
Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurkuba 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 Kurkuba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurkuba Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurkuba Gram Panchayat located?
Kurkuba Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurkuba Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kurkuba Gram Panchayat: Askaran, Bahirghanya, Brindabanpur, Jaykrishnapur, Kurkuba, Pilgram, Shrirampur, and Taranagar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurkuba Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurkuba Gram Panchayat comes under Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurkuba Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurkuba Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kurkuba Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Galsi-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurkuba Gram Panchayat?
Kurkuba Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurkuba Gram Panchayat do?
Kurkuba Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.