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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampur Alias Khariduara |
| 2 | Basantapur |
| 3 | Bhanrarya |
| 4 | Boch |
| 5 | Chalka |
| 6 | Dhanda |
| 7 | Ghat |
| 8 | Gobindapur |
| 9 | Kristapur |
| 10 | Kuchlipela |
| 11 | Kumari |
| 12 | Lalpur |
| 13 | Mamurya |
| 14 | Manikdi |
| 15 | Mirgichanda |
| 16 | Olgara |
| 17 | Panrra |
| 18 | Punda |
| 19 | Rangametya |
| 20 | Serengdi |
| 21 | Shusina |
| 22 | Tilabani |
| 23 | Tontla |
| 24 | Toparbad |
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.