Kusumpur Gram Panchayat, Contai-Iii
Kusumpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Kusumpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 33 villages, including Alampur, Bahitkunda, and Benamuri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusumpur Gram Panchayat
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur |
| 2 | Bahitkunda |
| 3 | Benamuri |
| 4 | Bhadua |
| 5 | Bhekutia |
| 6 | Bilashpur |
| 7 | Chandrikala Punja |
| 8 | Dakshinpithulia |
| 9 | Haibatpur |
| 10 | Jalalpur |
| 11 | Jashabisha |
| 12 | Jukibheri |
| 13 | Kanrgan |
| 14 | Karalda Nahera Bar |
| 15 | Kashmili |
| 16 | Katigan |
| 17 | Khalbanamalipur |
| 18 | Kushumpur |
| 19 | Maisadangar |
| 20 | Mashagan |
| 21 | Nauri Chak |
| 22 | Olma |
| 23 | Purba Fatepur |
| 24 | Ranichak |
| 25 | Raniora |
| 26 | Rasulpur |
| 27 | Sapai |
| 28 | Serpur |
| 29 | Sonakandi |
| 30 | Uttar Pithulia |
| 31 | Uttar Raktia |
| 32 | Uttar Ramchandrapur |
| 33 | Uttar Rampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusumpur Gram Panchayat
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusumpur 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)
Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusumpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusumpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusumpur Gram Panchayat?
33 villages come under Kusumpur Gram Panchayat: Alampur, Bahitkunda, Benamuri, Bhadua, and Bhekutia and 28 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusumpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat comes under Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusumpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusumpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kusumpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kusumpur Gram Panchayat?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusumpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kusumpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.