Raibandh Gram Panchayat, Neturia
Raibandh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Neturia Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Raibandh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Achkoda, Bakbari, and Balarampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raibandh Gram Panchayat
Raibandh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achkoda |
| 2 | Bakbari |
| 3 | Balarampur |
| 4 | Belyadanga |
| 5 | Bhaldubi |
| 6 | Bharatpur |
| 7 | Bhaura Mahul |
| 8 | Bhiringi |
| 9 | Dhanibari |
| 10 | Dumarhir |
| 11 | Gopalchak |
| 12 | Hansa Pathar |
| 13 | Jorberya |
| 14 | Kanchanpur |
| 15 | Lakhyabad |
| 16 | Mangram |
| 17 | Naragarya |
| 18 | Naynakuri |
| 19 | Ranipur |
| 20 | Ray Band |
| 21 | Sidpur |
| 22 | Simuliya |
| 23 | Sulanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raibandh Gram Panchayat
Raibandh Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raibandh 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)
Neturia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raibandh 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 Raibandh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raibandh Gram Panchayat
Where is Raibandh Gram Panchayat located?
Raibandh Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Neturia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raibandh Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Raibandh Gram Panchayat: Achkoda, Bakbari, Balarampur, Belyadanga, and Bhaldubi and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raibandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Raibandh Gram Panchayat comes under Neturia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Raibandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raibandh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Raibandh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Neturia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raibandh Gram Panchayat?
Raibandh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raibandh Gram Panchayat do?
Raibandh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.