Ghonga Gram Panchayat, Purulia-Ii
Ghonga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Ghonga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Chargali, Ghongha, and Khudibandh. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ghonga Gram Panchayat
Ghonga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chargali |
| 2 | Ghongha |
| 3 | Khudibandh |
| 4 | Kolbandh |
| 5 | Manipur |
| 6 | Natua |
| 7 | Panrkidi Alias Bheladi |
| 8 | Purda |
| 9 | Raghuchak |
| 10 | Senera Amra |
| 11 | Shyampur |
| 12 | Sihuli |
| 13 | Tatari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ghonga Gram Panchayat
Ghonga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ghonga 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghonga 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 Ghonga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ghonga Gram Panchayat
Where is Ghonga Gram Panchayat located?
Ghonga Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ghonga Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Ghonga Gram Panchayat: Chargali, Ghongha, Khudibandh, Kolbandh, and Manipur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ghonga Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghonga Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Ghonga Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghonga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ghonga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ghonga Gram Panchayat?
Ghonga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ghonga Gram Panchayat do?
Ghonga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.