Mankiary Gram Panchayat, Arsha
Mankiary is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arsha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Mankiary Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Balia, Baram, and Briddhitanr Alias Bandih. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mankiary Gram Panchayat
Mankiary Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia |
| 2 | Baram |
| 3 | Briddhitanr Alias Bandih |
| 4 | Chak Labarerdih Alias Ghatban |
| 5 | Chitidih |
| 6 | Gundligora |
| 7 | Jaratanr |
| 8 | Kishanpur |
| 9 | Kulaghutu |
| 10 | Mankiari |
| 11 | Nagra |
| 12 | Thakursima Alias Simbhua |
| 13 | Torang |
| 14 | Ulugariya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mankiary Gram Panchayat
Mankiary Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mankiary 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)
Arsha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mankiary 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 Mankiary Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mankiary Gram Panchayat
Where is Mankiary Gram Panchayat located?
Mankiary Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arsha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mankiary Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Mankiary Gram Panchayat: Balia, Baram, Briddhitanr Alias Bandih, Chak Labarerdih Alias Ghatban, and Chitidih and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mankiary Gram Panchayat come under?
Mankiary Gram Panchayat comes under Arsha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Mankiary Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mankiary Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mankiary Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arsha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mankiary Gram Panchayat?
Mankiary Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mankiary Gram Panchayat do?
Mankiary Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.