Puara Gram Panchayat, Arsha
Puara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arsha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Puara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Dhanara, Juri, and Kantadi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Puara Gram Panchayat
Puara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanara |
| 2 | Juri |
| 3 | Kantadi |
| 4 | Khukhramura |
| 5 | Korang |
| 6 | Korarya |
| 7 | Kukurchirka |
| 8 | Pijhati |
| 9 | Puara |
| 10 | Sadpuara |
| 11 | Siridi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puara Gram Panchayat
Puara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puara 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 Puara 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 Puara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puara Gram Panchayat
Where is Puara Gram Panchayat located?
Puara Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arsha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Puara Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Puara Gram Panchayat: Dhanara, Juri, Kantadi, Khukhramura, and Korang and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Puara Gram Panchayat come under?
Puara Gram Panchayat comes under Arsha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Puara Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Puara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arsha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Puara Gram Panchayat?
Puara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Puara Gram Panchayat do?
Puara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.