Sanka Gram Panchayat, Raghunath Pur-I
Sanka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Sanka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Baghadabar, Barmasia, and Bhagaipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sanka Gram Panchayat
Sanka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghadabar |
| 2 | Barmasia |
| 3 | Bhagaipur |
| 4 | Dhaturia |
| 5 | Dubradi |
| 6 | Gopinathpur |
| 7 | Jiara |
| 8 | Jorabel |
| 9 | Manikpur |
| 10 | Matihir Alias Manipur |
| 11 | Metyala |
| 12 | Napara |
| 13 | Nunupur |
| 14 | Shanka |
| 15 | Soardihi |
| 16 | Telihir |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sanka Gram Panchayat
Sanka Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sanka 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)
Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sanka 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 Sanka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sanka Gram Panchayat
Where is Sanka Gram Panchayat located?
Sanka Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sanka Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Sanka Gram Panchayat: Baghadabar, Barmasia, Bhagaipur, Dhaturia, and Dubradi and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Sanka Gram Panchayat comes under Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Sanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sanka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sanka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raghunath Pur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sanka Gram Panchayat?
Sanka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sanka Gram Panchayat do?
Sanka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.