Dighi Gram Panchayat, Manbazar-Ii
Dighi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Dighi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bhutadi, Bundia, and Chholagora. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dighi Gram Panchayat
Dighi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhutadi |
| 2 | Bundia |
| 3 | Chholagora |
| 4 | Chirugara |
| 5 | Dighi |
| 6 | Dundlu |
| 7 | Gidhiban Alias Dasihiria |
| 8 | Gobradi |
| 9 | Jhariadi |
| 10 | Kultanr Alias Baranda |
| 11 | Kutni |
| 12 | Loadi |
| 13 | Purdaha |
| 14 | Sinduradi |
| 15 | Tamakhun |
| 16 | Ukamgar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dighi Gram Panchayat
Dighi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dighi 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)
Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dighi 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 Dighi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dighi Gram Panchayat
Where is Dighi Gram Panchayat located?
Dighi Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dighi Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Dighi Gram Panchayat: Bhutadi, Bundia, Chholagora, Chirugara, and Dighi and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dighi Gram Panchayat come under?
Dighi Gram Panchayat comes under Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Dighi Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dighi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dighi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dighi Gram Panchayat?
Dighi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dighi Gram Panchayat do?
Dighi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.