Pindra Gram Panchayat, Purulia-Ii
Pindra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Pindra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Anai, Balarampur, and Banbahal. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pindra Gram Panchayat
Pindra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anai |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Banbahal |
| 4 | Bhagabandh |
| 5 | Chakirban |
| 6 | Dabar |
| 7 | Gopalpur |
| 8 | Jambad |
| 9 | Ketika (P) (New J.L.-5) |
| 10 | Loharsol |
| 11 | Lukuidi |
| 12 | Mahara |
| 13 | Makrabera |
| 14 | Palanja (P) (New J.L.-6) |
| 15 | Palaskala |
| 16 | Pindra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pindra Gram Panchayat
Pindra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pindra 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pindra 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 Pindra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pindra Gram Panchayat
Where is Pindra Gram Panchayat located?
Pindra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pindra Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Pindra Gram Panchayat: Anai, Balarampur, Banbahal, Bhagabandh, and Chakirban and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pindra Gram Panchayat come under?
Pindra Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Pindra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pindra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pindra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purulia-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pindra Gram Panchayat?
Pindra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pindra Gram Panchayat do?
Pindra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.