Pusti Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-I
Pusti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Pusti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Betad, Bhakuyadi, and Bhusudi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pusti Gram Panchayat
Pusti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betad |
| 2 | Bhakuyadi |
| 3 | Bhusudi |
| 4 | Chak Kerayari |
| 5 | Dulmi |
| 6 | Durgu |
| 7 | Gosaindi |
| 8 | Hepad |
| 9 | Hesla |
| 10 | Kudlum |
| 11 | Nayadi Alias Koradi |
| 12 | Patradi |
| 13 | Pusti |
| 14 | Torang |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pusti Gram Panchayat
Pusti Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pusti 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)
Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pusti 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 Pusti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pusti Gram Panchayat
Where is Pusti Gram Panchayat located?
Pusti Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pusti Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Pusti Gram Panchayat: Betad, Bhakuyadi, Bhusudi, Chak Kerayari, and Dulmi and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pusti Gram Panchayat come under?
Pusti Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Pusti Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pusti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pusti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhalda-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pusti Gram Panchayat?
Pusti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pusti Gram Panchayat do?
Pusti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.