Marishda Gram Panchayat, Contai-Iii
Marishda 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. Marishda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Barchun Para, Barkasmili, and Bidhubahiri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Marishda Gram Panchayat
Marishda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barchun Para |
| 2 | Barkasmili |
| 3 | Bidhubahiri |
| 4 | Deulbar |
| 5 | Dihibahiri |
| 6 | Jamuashankarpur |
| 7 | Kurkraul (P) |
| 8 | Malbari |
| 9 | Marishda |
| 10 | Paik Bar |
| 11 | Phaodar Chak |
| 12 | Shankarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Marishda Gram Panchayat
Marishda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Marishda 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 Marishda 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 Marishda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Marishda Gram Panchayat
Where is Marishda Gram Panchayat located?
Marishda 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 Marishda Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Marishda Gram Panchayat: Barchun Para, Barkasmili, Bidhubahiri, Deulbar, and Dihibahiri and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Marishda Gram Panchayat come under?
Marishda Gram Panchayat comes under Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Marishda Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marishda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Marishda 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 Marishda Gram Panchayat?
Marishda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Marishda Gram Panchayat do?
Marishda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.