Purulia-I Block, Purulia (West Bengal)
Purulia-I is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Purulia-I Block consists of 8 Gram Panchayats covering 115 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Purulia-I Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Purulia-I Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garafusra | 12 |
| 2 | Dimdiha | 15 |
| 3 | Lagda | 11 |
| 4 | Sonaijuri | 13 |
| 5 | Durku | 16 |
| 6 | Chakaltore | 11 |
| 7 | Bhandarpuara-Chipida | 19 |
| 8 | Manara | 18 |