Jitujuri Gram Panchayat, Manbazar-I
Jitujuri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manbazar-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Jitujuri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Behanchabari, Benka, and Birsingdi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jitujuri Gram Panchayat
Jitujuri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Behanchabari |
| 2 | Benka |
| 3 | Birsingdi |
| 4 | Bukthela |
| 5 | Challa |
| 6 | Chelema |
| 7 | Chirubhita |
| 8 | Dubrajpur |
| 9 | Fatepur |
| 10 | Gonsaidi |
| 11 | Jitujori |
| 12 | Kadlagora |
| 13 | Kundru |
| 14 | Lekrakhanda |
| 15 | Maujadi |
| 16 | Nadiha |
| 17 | Panrkidi |
| 18 | Pathorkata |
| 19 | Pratappur |
| 20 | Rajgram |
| 21 | Sindurpur |
| 22 | Sitaramgora |
| 23 | Syampur |
| 24 | Tetuliagara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jitujuri Gram Panchayat
Jitujuri Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jitujuri 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)
Manbazar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jitujuri 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 Jitujuri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jitujuri Gram Panchayat
Where is Jitujuri Gram Panchayat located?
Jitujuri Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manbazar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jitujuri Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Jitujuri Gram Panchayat: Behanchabari, Benka, Birsingdi, Bukthela, and Challa and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jitujuri Gram Panchayat come under?
Jitujuri Gram Panchayat comes under Manbazar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Jitujuri Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jitujuri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jitujuri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manbazar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jitujuri Gram Panchayat?
Jitujuri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jitujuri Gram Panchayat do?
Jitujuri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.