Bowridih Gram Panchayat, Para
Bowridih is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Para Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Bowridih Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bamandiha, Bara Bandya, and Barairga. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bowridih Gram Panchayat
Bowridih Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamandiha |
| 2 | Bara Bandya |
| 3 | Barairga |
| 4 | Bhanuridi |
| 5 | Chaturbhujpur |
| 6 | Chhotairga |
| 7 | Durgamahal |
| 8 | Ekanja |
| 9 | Lipanya |
| 10 | Palaskura |
| 11 | Rangamatya |
| 12 | Rigudi |
| 13 | Sharbarya |
| 14 | Sidhabari |
| 15 | Taltor |
| 16 | Turradi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bowridih Gram Panchayat
Bowridih Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bowridih 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)
Para Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bowridih 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 Bowridih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bowridih Gram Panchayat
Where is Bowridih Gram Panchayat located?
Bowridih Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Para Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bowridih Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Bowridih Gram Panchayat: Bamandiha, Bara Bandya, Barairga, Bhanuridi, and Chaturbhujpur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bowridih Gram Panchayat come under?
Bowridih Gram Panchayat comes under Para Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Bowridih Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bowridih Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bowridih Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Para Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bowridih Gram Panchayat?
Bowridih Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bowridih Gram Panchayat do?
Bowridih Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.