Garafusra Gram Panchayat, Purulia-I
Garafusra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Garafusra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Baghakanali, Chirka, and Garaphushara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Garafusra Gram Panchayat
Garafusra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghakanali |
| 2 | Chirka |
| 3 | Garaphushara |
| 4 | Golbera |
| 5 | Gondhudi |
| 6 | Ketuabera |
| 7 | Patamputra |
| 8 | Ranibandh |
| 9 | Rudra |
| 10 | Shyamdasdi Alias Shyampur |
| 11 | Simulbera |
| 12 | Sindri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Garafusra Gram Panchayat
Garafusra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Garafusra 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 Garafusra 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 Garafusra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Garafusra Gram Panchayat
Where is Garafusra Gram Panchayat located?
Garafusra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Garafusra Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Garafusra Gram Panchayat: Baghakanali, Chirka, Garaphushara, Golbera, and Gondhudi and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Garafusra Gram Panchayat come under?
Garafusra Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Garafusra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garafusra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Garafusra 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 Garafusra Gram Panchayat?
Garafusra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Garafusra Gram Panchayat do?
Garafusra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.