Durku Gram Panchayat, Purulia-I
Durku is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Durku Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Balia Pathar, Barakdi, and Damda. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Durku Gram Panchayat
Durku Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia Pathar |
| 2 | Barakdi |
| 3 | Damda |
| 4 | Dhekiya |
| 5 | Digshili |
| 6 | Doldanri |
| 7 | Durku |
| 8 | Gosaindi |
| 9 | Hirakhap |
| 10 | Jeledi |
| 11 | Pandrama |
| 12 | Petadi |
| 13 | Rampur |
| 14 | Satsimuliya |
| 15 | Sundradi |
| 16 | Uchali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Durku Gram Panchayat
Durku Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Durku 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)
Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durku 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 Durku Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Durku Gram Panchayat
Where is Durku Gram Panchayat located?
Durku Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Durku Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Durku Gram Panchayat: Balia Pathar, Barakdi, Damda, Dhekiya, and Digshili and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Durku Gram Panchayat come under?
Durku Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Durku Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durku Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Durku Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Durku Gram Panchayat?
Durku Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Durku Gram Panchayat do?
Durku Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.