Kumari Gram Panchayat, Manbazar-Ii

Kumari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Kumari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Balarampur Alias Khariduara, Basantapur, and Bhanrarya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Kumari Gram Panchayat

Kumari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Balarampur Alias Khariduara
2Basantapur
3Bhanrarya
4Boch
5Chalka
6Dhanda
7Ghat
8Gobindapur
9Kristapur
10Kuchlipela
11Kumari
12Lalpur
13Mamurya
14Manikdi
15Mirgichanda
16Olgara
17Panrra
18Punda
19Rangametya
20Serengdi
21Shusina
22Tilabani
23Tontla
24Toparbad

Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumari Gram Panchayat

Kumari Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Kumari 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumari 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 Kumari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Kumari Gram Panchayat

Where is Kumari Gram Panchayat located?

Kumari Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Kumari Gram Panchayat?

24 villages come under Kumari Gram Panchayat: Balarampur Alias Khariduara, Basantapur, Bhanrarya, Boch, and Chalka and 19 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumari Gram Panchayat come under?

Kumari Gram Panchayat comes under Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.

Which District Panchayat does Kumari Gram Panchayat come under?

Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumari Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kumari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manbazar-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Kumari Gram Panchayat?

Kumari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Kumari Gram Panchayat do?

Kumari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.