Garsika Gram Panchayat, Santuri
Garsika is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Santuri Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Garsika Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Benrya, Ghoramurga, and Goalberya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Garsika Gram Panchayat
Garsika Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benrya |
| 2 | Ghoramurga |
| 3 | Goalberya |
| 4 | Gorsika |
| 5 | Gothbathan |
| 6 | Hansdima |
| 7 | Kalipahari |
| 8 | Kendthol |
| 9 | Kharbar |
| 10 | Kulai |
| 11 | Marbedya |
| 12 | Matidundra |
| 13 | Palash Pahari |
| 14 | Teashi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Garsika Gram Panchayat
Garsika Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Garsika 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)
Santuri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garsika 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 Garsika Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Garsika Gram Panchayat
Where is Garsika Gram Panchayat located?
Garsika Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Santuri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Garsika Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Garsika Gram Panchayat: Benrya, Ghoramurga, Goalberya, Gorsika, and Gothbathan and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Garsika Gram Panchayat come under?
Garsika Gram Panchayat comes under Santuri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Garsika Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Garsika Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Garsika Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Santuri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Garsika Gram Panchayat?
Garsika Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Garsika Gram Panchayat do?
Garsika Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.