Kenda Gram Panchayat, Puncha
Kenda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Kenda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Balakdi, Chandatiri, and Hariharpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kenda Gram Panchayat
Kenda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balakdi |
| 2 | Chandatiri |
| 3 | Hariharpur |
| 4 | Kenda |
| 5 | Konapara |
| 6 | Saurang |
| 7 | Shyamdi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kenda Gram Panchayat
Kenda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kenda 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)
Puncha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kenda 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 Kenda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kenda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kenda Gram Panchayat located?
Kenda Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kenda Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kenda Gram Panchayat: Balakdi, Chandatiri, Hariharpur, Kenda, Konapara, Saurang, and Shyamdi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kenda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kenda Gram Panchayat comes under Puncha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kenda Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kenda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kenda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puncha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kenda Gram Panchayat?
Kenda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kenda Gram Panchayat do?
Kenda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.