Chirudihi Gram Panchayat, Puncha
Chirudihi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Chirudihi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Arali, Arkusadanga, and Bhagaband. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chirudihi Gram Panchayat
Chirudihi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arali |
| 2 | Arkusadanga |
| 3 | Bhagaband |
| 4 | Chak Altagora |
| 5 | Chandanpur |
| 6 | Chhirudi |
| 7 | Debgram |
| 8 | Dhangakend |
| 9 | Gholkund |
| 10 | Kendbani |
| 11 | Laharia |
| 12 | Layamara |
| 13 | Mahuladanga |
| 14 | Panruda |
| 15 | Payaka |
| 16 | Poradi |
| 17 | Raghunathpur |
| 18 | Simakanali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chirudihi Gram Panchayat
Chirudihi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chirudihi 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 Chirudihi 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 Chirudihi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chirudihi Gram Panchayat
Where is Chirudihi Gram Panchayat located?
Chirudihi Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chirudihi Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Chirudihi Gram Panchayat: Arali, Arkusadanga, Bhagaband, Chak Altagora, and Chandanpur and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chirudihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Chirudihi Gram Panchayat comes under Puncha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Chirudihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chirudihi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chirudihi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puncha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chirudihi Gram Panchayat?
Chirudihi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chirudihi Gram Panchayat do?
Chirudihi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.