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