Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat, Purulia-I

Bhandarpuara-Chipida is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Baraghutu, Bhandar Puara, and Chainpur Alias Turuhulu. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat

Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Baraghutu
2Bhandar Puara
3Chainpur Alias Turuhulu
4Chipida
5Dumardi
6Dumarsol
7Kantasiari
8Koldi
9Lusabera
10Maldi
11Mayradi
12Panrasol
13Patatiri
14Penrra
15Pichasi
16Ralibari
17Ranipur
18Tangida
19Tilagara

Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat

Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Bhandarpuara-Chipida 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)

Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandarpuara-Chipida 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 Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat

Where is Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat located?

Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat?

19 villages come under Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat: Baraghutu, Bhandar Puara, Chainpur Alias Turuhulu, Chipida, and Dumardi and 14 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat come under?

Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.

Which District Panchayat does Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat come under?

Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat?

Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat do?

Bhandarpuara-Chipida Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.