Chorpahari Gram Panchayat, Raghunath Pur-I
Chorpahari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Chorpahari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Alaldi, Arjunsol, and Badurdi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chorpahari Gram Panchayat
Chorpahari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alaldi |
| 2 | Arjunsol |
| 3 | Badurdi |
| 4 | Bamnabai |
| 5 | Biltora |
| 6 | Chorpahari |
| 7 | Dabar |
| 8 | Dhunia |
| 9 | Dulalpur |
| 10 | Ganguradi |
| 11 | Gopalpur |
| 12 | Jayramdi |
| 13 | Kadamarra |
| 14 | Lakrajuria |
| 15 | Metyal Sahar |
| 16 | Narator |
| 17 | Nischintapur |
| 18 | Puanbad |
| 19 | Sarberia |
| 20 | Shimulberia |
| 21 | Sija |
| 22 | Simulkundi |
| 23 | Unanshila |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chorpahari Gram Panchayat
Chorpahari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chorpahari 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)
Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chorpahari 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 Chorpahari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chorpahari Gram Panchayat
Where is Chorpahari Gram Panchayat located?
Chorpahari Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chorpahari Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Chorpahari Gram Panchayat: Alaldi, Arjunsol, Badurdi, Bamnabai, and Biltora and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chorpahari Gram Panchayat come under?
Chorpahari Gram Panchayat comes under Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Chorpahari Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chorpahari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chorpahari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chorpahari Gram Panchayat?
Chorpahari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chorpahari Gram Panchayat do?
Chorpahari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.