Kalma Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-I
Kalma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Kalma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bandulahar, Bara Ganta, and Chhoto Ganja. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalma Gram Panchayat
Kalma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandulahar |
| 2 | Bara Ganta |
| 3 | Chhoto Ganja |
| 4 | Dumardi |
| 5 | Durgi |
| 6 | Ghutia |
| 7 | Guridi |
| 8 | Joratanr |
| 9 | Kalma |
| 10 | Kansra |
| 11 | Kiribera |
| 12 | Kulajanga |
| 13 | Mahadebpur |
| 14 | Mahatamara |
| 15 | Merend |
| 16 | Raidi |
| 17 | Taldi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalma Gram Panchayat
Kalma Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalma 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)
Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalma 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 Kalma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalma Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalma Gram Panchayat located?
Kalma Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalma Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kalma Gram Panchayat: Bandulahar, Bara Ganta, Chhoto Ganja, Dumardi, and Durgi and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalma Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalma Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalma Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalma Gram Panchayat?
Kalma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalma Gram Panchayat do?
Kalma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.