Kalabani Gram Panchayat, Hura
Kalabani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Hura Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Kalabani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bara Panjania, Batabathan, and Bathandi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalabani Gram Panchayat
Kalabani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Panjania |
| 2 | Batabathan |
| 3 | Bathandi |
| 4 | Deshra |
| 5 | Dhagra |
| 6 | Kalabani |
| 7 | Kharipara Alias Rangadi |
| 8 | Madhabpur |
| 9 | Parasibana |
| 10 | Pinrra |
| 11 | Shyamaluta |
| 12 | Tilabani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalabani Gram Panchayat
Kalabani Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalabani 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)
Hura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalabani 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 Kalabani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalabani Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalabani Gram Panchayat located?
Kalabani Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Hura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalabani Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kalabani Gram Panchayat: Bara Panjania, Batabathan, Bathandi, Deshra, and Dhagra and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalabani Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalabani Gram Panchayat comes under Hura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalabani Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalabani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalabani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalabani Gram Panchayat?
Kalabani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalabani Gram Panchayat do?
Kalabani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.