Chitmu Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-Ii
Chitmu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Chitmu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Banshgar, Bararola, and Belamu. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chitmu Gram Panchayat
Chitmu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banshgar |
| 2 | Bararola |
| 3 | Belamu |
| 4 | Chitmu |
| 5 | Dugijara |
| 6 | Guridi |
| 7 | Hankasara |
| 8 | Karche |
| 9 | Khatanga |
| 10 | Maramu |
| 11 | Nutun Rolla |
| 12 | Pargo |
| 13 | Sulung Lahar |
| 14 | Taherbera |
| 15 | Urusharam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chitmu Gram Panchayat
Chitmu Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chitmu 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)
Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chitmu 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 Chitmu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chitmu Gram Panchayat
Where is Chitmu Gram Panchayat located?
Chitmu Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chitmu Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Chitmu Gram Panchayat: Banshgar, Bararola, Belamu, Chitmu, and Dugijara and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chitmu Gram Panchayat come under?
Chitmu Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Chitmu Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chitmu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chitmu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chitmu Gram Panchayat?
Chitmu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chitmu Gram Panchayat do?
Chitmu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.