Panipathar Gram Panchayat, Puncha
Panipathar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Panipathar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Beranakhi, Bhatamdi, and Darodi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Panipathar Gram Panchayat
Panipathar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beranakhi |
| 2 | Bhatamdi |
| 3 | Darodi |
| 4 | Gargatbahal |
| 5 | Kalipur |
| 6 | Katrahi |
| 7 | Kuchung |
| 8 | Makarka |
| 9 | Negurya |
| 10 | Palma |
| 11 | Panipathar |
| 12 | Penchara |
| 13 | Pratappur |
| 14 | Punura |
| 15 | Rolabad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Panipathar Gram Panchayat
Panipathar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Panipathar 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 Panipathar 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 Panipathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Panipathar Gram Panchayat
Where is Panipathar Gram Panchayat located?
Panipathar Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Panipathar Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Panipathar Gram Panchayat: Beranakhi, Bhatamdi, Darodi, Gargatbahal, and Kalipur and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Panipathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Panipathar Gram Panchayat comes under Puncha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Panipathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Panipathar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Panipathar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puncha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Panipathar Gram Panchayat?
Panipathar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Panipathar Gram Panchayat do?
Panipathar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.