Latpada Gram Panchayat, Barabazar
Latpada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barabazar Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Latpada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Amrabera, Bamnidih, and Bhagabandh. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Latpada Gram Panchayat
Latpada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amrabera |
| 2 | Bamnidih |
| 3 | Bhagabandh |
| 4 | Dhargaon |
| 5 | Gidighati |
| 6 | Gobindapur |
| 7 | Gohamikocha |
| 8 | Gourdih |
| 9 | Herbana |
| 10 | Kristanagar |
| 11 | Kutra |
| 12 | Kuturkuma |
| 13 | Latpada |
| 14 | Mukundapur |
| 15 | Nowadih |
| 16 | Pirradih |
| 17 | Puijanga |
| 18 | Sarberia |
| 19 | Senada |
| 20 | Shibadi |
| 21 | Taldih Als.Nabudih Maisadabar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Latpada Gram Panchayat
Latpada Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Latpada 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)
Barabazar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Latpada 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 Latpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Latpada Gram Panchayat
Where is Latpada Gram Panchayat located?
Latpada Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barabazar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Latpada Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Latpada Gram Panchayat: Amrabera, Bamnidih, Bhagabandh, Dhargaon, and Gidighati and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Latpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Latpada Gram Panchayat comes under Barabazar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Latpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Latpada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Latpada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barabazar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Latpada Gram Panchayat?
Latpada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Latpada Gram Panchayat do?
Latpada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.