Kusumgram Gram Panchayat, Manteswar
Kusumgram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manteswar Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Kusumgram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Akbarnagar, Balarampur, and Balijuri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusumgram Gram Panchayat
Kusumgram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarnagar |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Balijuri |
| 4 | Jayrampur |
| 5 | Kamra |
| 6 | Kanchandanga |
| 7 | Kharampur |
| 8 | Kulut |
| 9 | Kusumgram |
| 10 | Mitani |
| 11 | Safarda |
| 12 | Sinhali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumgram Gram Panchayat
Kusumgram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumgram 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)
Manteswar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumgram 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 Kusumgram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumgram Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusumgram Gram Panchayat located?
Kusumgram Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manteswar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumgram Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kusumgram Gram Panchayat: Akbarnagar, Balarampur, Balijuri, Jayrampur, and Kamra and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumgram Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusumgram Gram Panchayat comes under Manteswar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumgram Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumgram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kusumgram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manteswar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumgram Gram Panchayat?
Kusumgram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusumgram Gram Panchayat do?
Kusumgram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.