Balitora Gram Panchayat, Santuri
Balitora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Santuri Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Balitora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 27 villages, including Agnachak, Bakuliashota, and Baltora. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Balitora Gram Panchayat
Balitora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agnachak |
| 2 | Bakuliashota |
| 3 | Baltora |
| 4 | Barhanti |
| 5 | Beliapur |
| 6 | Beljhupa |
| 7 | Berakural |
| 8 | Chandurdi |
| 9 | Chapabera Chak |
| 10 | Dandahit |
| 11 | Deuli |
| 12 | Dhanasdi |
| 13 | Dumdumi |
| 14 | Ektira |
| 15 | Jagannathdi |
| 16 | Kalaid |
| 17 | Kalikapur |
| 18 | Kashtagora |
| 19 | Madhukunda Alias Mokura |
| 20 | Manpur |
| 21 | Mohanpur |
| 22 | Nichintapur |
| 23 | Pachandapur |
| 24 | Poradiha |
| 25 | Rakta |
| 26 | Sashpur |
| 27 | Shunuri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Balitora Gram Panchayat
Balitora Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Balitora 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)
Santuri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balitora 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 Balitora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Balitora Gram Panchayat
Where is Balitora Gram Panchayat located?
Balitora Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Santuri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Balitora Gram Panchayat?
27 villages come under Balitora Gram Panchayat: Agnachak, Bakuliashota, Baltora, Barhanti, and Beliapur and 22 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Balitora Gram Panchayat come under?
Balitora Gram Panchayat comes under Santuri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Balitora Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Balitora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Balitora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Santuri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Balitora Gram Panchayat?
Balitora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Balitora Gram Panchayat do?
Balitora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.