Manihara Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Manihara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Manihara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Adali, Agrabad, and Baindi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manihara Gram Panchayat
Manihara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adali |
| 2 | Agrabad |
| 3 | Baindi |
| 4 | Bardiha |
| 5 | Barmagura Alias Sialdanga |
| 6 | Bhatdih |
| 7 | Dumdapahari |
| 8 | Jambani |
| 9 | Jamkanali |
| 10 | Ketankiari |
| 11 | Manihara |
| 12 | Mantoria |
| 13 | Parbedia |
| 14 | Pathardiha |
| 15 | Phusura |
| 16 | Radhamadhabpur Alias Angaradi |
| 17 | Rampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manihara Gram Panchayat
Manihara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manihara 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manihara 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 Manihara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manihara Gram Panchayat
Where is Manihara Gram Panchayat located?
Manihara Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manihara Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Manihara Gram Panchayat: Adali, Agrabad, Baindi, Bardiha, and Barmagura Alias Sialdanga and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manihara Gram Panchayat come under?
Manihara Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Manihara Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manihara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Manihara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manihara Gram Panchayat?
Manihara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manihara Gram Panchayat do?
Manihara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.