Bandwan Gram Panchayat, Bundwan
Bandwan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bundwan Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Bandwan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Aspara, Bandoan (Ct), and Gangamanna. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bandwan Gram Panchayat
Bandwan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aspara |
| 2 | Bandoan (Ct) |
| 3 | Gangamanna |
| 4 | Jobnagora |
| 5 | Kendapara |
| 6 | Mangal |
| 7 | Sirisgora |
| 8 | Sirka |
| 9 | Udalbani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bandwan Gram Panchayat
Bandwan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bandwan 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)
Bundwan Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandwan 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 Bandwan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bandwan Gram Panchayat
Where is Bandwan Gram Panchayat located?
Bandwan Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bundwan Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bandwan Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Bandwan Gram Panchayat: Aspara, Bandoan (Ct), Gangamanna, Jobnagora, Kendapara, Mangal, Sirisgora, Sirka, and Udalbani.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bandwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bandwan Gram Panchayat comes under Bundwan Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Bandwan Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bandwan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bandwan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bundwan Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bandwan Gram Panchayat?
Bandwan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bandwan Gram Panchayat do?
Bandwan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.