Kashipur Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Kashipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Kashipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bar Daikiari, Chhota Ahartor, and Gopal Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kashipur Gram Panchayat
Kashipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bar Daikiari |
| 2 | Chhota Ahartor |
| 3 | Gopal Chak |
| 4 | Gopalpur |
| 5 | Gosaindi Alias Birsinghabari |
| 6 | Jurguridi |
| 7 | Kalloli |
| 8 | Kalyathol |
| 9 | Karttikganj |
| 10 | Kashipur |
| 11 | Lapara (Ct) |
| 12 | Narayangar Alias Karka |
| 13 | Rambani |
| 14 | Rangiladi |
| 15 | Sarjujoria |
| 16 | Sidpur |
| 17 | Suaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kashipur Gram Panchayat
Kashipur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kashipur 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 Kashipur 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 Kashipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kashipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kashipur Gram Panchayat located?
Kashipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kashipur Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kashipur Gram Panchayat: Bar Daikiari, Chhota Ahartor, Gopal Chak, Gopalpur, and Gosaindi Alias Birsinghabari and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kashipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kashipur Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kashipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kashipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kashipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kashipur Gram Panchayat?
Kashipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kashipur Gram Panchayat do?
Kashipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.