Gorandih Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Gorandih is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Gorandih Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Babirdi, Dhopahari, and Gopalpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gorandih Gram Panchayat
Gorandih Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babirdi |
| 2 | Dhopahari |
| 3 | Gopalpur |
| 4 | Gourangadih |
| 5 | Jamkuri |
| 6 | Jekro Alias Panchagora |
| 7 | Krishtaganj |
| 8 | Mahuljodha |
| 9 | Majuramura |
| 10 | Rangunigora |
| 11 | Rautara |
| 12 | Saldiha |
| 13 | Shyampur |
| 14 | Sihika |
| 15 | Sutabai |
| 16 | Talajuri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gorandih Gram Panchayat
Gorandih Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gorandih 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorandih 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 Gorandih Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gorandih Gram Panchayat
Where is Gorandih Gram Panchayat located?
Gorandih Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gorandih Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Gorandih Gram Panchayat: Babirdi, Dhopahari, Gopalpur, Gourangadih, and Jamkuri and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gorandih Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorandih Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Gorandih Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gorandih Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gorandih Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gorandih Gram Panchayat?
Gorandih Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gorandih Gram Panchayat do?
Gorandih Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.