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