Lakhra Gram Panchayat, Puncha
Lakhra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Lakhra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Amjora, Badra, and Birdang. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lakhra Gram Panchayat
Lakhra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amjora |
| 2 | Badra |
| 3 | Birdang |
| 4 | Bishpuria |
| 5 | Butgora |
| 6 | Chakia |
| 7 | Deuli |
| 8 | Goaladi Alias Mishradeuli |
| 9 | Haridi |
| 10 | Joykalla |
| 11 | Kalapathar Alias Runujhunu |
| 12 | Lakhra |
| 13 | Pakbirra |
| 14 | Parbad |
| 15 | Patkua |
| 16 | Raghunathpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lakhra Gram Panchayat
Lakhra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lakhra 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 Lakhra 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 Lakhra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lakhra Gram Panchayat
Where is Lakhra Gram Panchayat located?
Lakhra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lakhra Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Lakhra Gram Panchayat: Amjora, Badra, Birdang, Bishpuria, and Butgora and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lakhra Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakhra Gram Panchayat comes under Puncha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Lakhra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Lakhra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puncha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lakhra Gram Panchayat?
Lakhra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lakhra Gram Panchayat do?
Lakhra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.