Pirrah Gram Panchayat, Puncha
Pirrah is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Pirrah Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Babuijor, Bharatdi, and Kuruktopa. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pirrah Gram Panchayat
Pirrah Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babuijor |
| 2 | Bharatdi |
| 3 | Kuruktopa |
| 4 | Matha |
| 5 | Pirra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pirrah Gram Panchayat
Pirrah Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pirrah 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 Pirrah 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 Pirrah Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pirrah Gram Panchayat
Where is Pirrah Gram Panchayat located?
Pirrah Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Puncha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pirrah Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Pirrah Gram Panchayat: Babuijor, Bharatdi, Kuruktopa, Matha, and Pirra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pirrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Pirrah Gram Panchayat comes under Puncha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Pirrah Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pirrah Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pirrah Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puncha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pirrah Gram Panchayat?
Pirrah Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pirrah Gram Panchayat do?
Pirrah Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.