Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Agardi-Chitra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Agardi, Bhatin, and Chaka. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat
Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agardi |
| 2 | Bhatin |
| 3 | Chaka |
| 4 | Chitra |
| 5 | Kashidi |
| 6 | Lakrapahari |
| 7 | Lakshipur |
| 8 | Makhyada |
| 9 | Mrigipahari |
| 10 | Pabra Pahari |
| 11 | Pokhariathol |
| 12 | Saharbera |
| 13 | Seja |
| 14 | Shalaya |
| 15 | Sunra |
| 16 | Tara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat
Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Agardi-Chitra 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat
Where is Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat located?
Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat: Agardi, Bhatin, Chaka, Chitra, and Kashidi and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat come under?
Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat?
Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat do?
Agardi-Chitra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.