Banjora Gram Panchayat, Barabazar
Banjora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barabazar Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Banjora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Banduan, Banjora, and Chhota Mukru. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Banjora Gram Panchayat
Banjora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banduan |
| 2 | Banjora |
| 3 | Chhota Mukru |
| 4 | Hesiadih |
| 5 | Kadoyan |
| 6 | Kalpara |
| 7 | Lagudih |
| 8 | Pathraghata |
| 9 | Ranipukur |
| 10 | Shiramanipur |
| 11 | Simuduri |
| 12 | Tasarbanki |
| 13 | Tetto |
| 14 | Ulda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Banjora Gram Panchayat
Banjora Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Banjora 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)
Barabazar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banjora 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 Banjora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Banjora Gram Panchayat
Where is Banjora Gram Panchayat located?
Banjora Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barabazar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Banjora Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Banjora Gram Panchayat: Banduan, Banjora, Chhota Mukru, Hesiadih, and Kadoyan and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Banjora Gram Panchayat come under?
Banjora Gram Panchayat comes under Barabazar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Banjora Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Banjora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Banjora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barabazar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Banjora Gram Panchayat?
Banjora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Banjora Gram Panchayat do?
Banjora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.