Manara Gram Panchayat, Purulia-I
Manara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Manara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Akarbad, Banshra, and Bhadsa. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manara Gram Panchayat
Manara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akarbad |
| 2 | Banshra |
| 3 | Bhadsa |
| 4 | Bhursa |
| 5 | Bungera |
| 6 | Chituara |
| 7 | Gobindpur |
| 8 | Gurpa |
| 9 | Keshargarya |
| 10 | Kumia |
| 11 | Majura |
| 12 | Manera |
| 13 | Palanja Alias Misirdi |
| 14 | Pundru |
| 15 | Salikakumarda |
| 16 | Sidpur |
| 17 | Tara |
| 18 | Ulidi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manara Gram Panchayat
Manara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manara 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)
Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manara 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 Manara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manara Gram Panchayat
Where is Manara Gram Panchayat located?
Manara Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manara Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Manara Gram Panchayat: Akarbad, Banshra, Bhadsa, Bhursa, and Bungera and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manara Gram Panchayat come under?
Manara Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Manara Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Manara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manara Gram Panchayat?
Manara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manara Gram Panchayat do?
Manara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.