Santuri Gram Panchayat, Santuri
Santuri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Santuri Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Santuri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Ambari, Baghadabar, and Chhota Pathar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Santuri Gram Panchayat
Santuri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambari |
| 2 | Baghadabar |
| 3 | Chhota Pathar |
| 4 | Dhenkshila |
| 5 | Jiathol |
| 6 | Jibanpur Alias Ramjibanpur |
| 7 | Kashikunri |
| 8 | Khayerbasia Chak |
| 9 | Kushunda |
| 10 | Lediam |
| 11 | Manjuri |
| 12 | Nimtikuri |
| 13 | Pirargorya |
| 14 | Salberya |
| 15 | Santuri |
| 16 | Talberya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Santuri Gram Panchayat
Santuri Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Santuri 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)
Santuri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santuri 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 Santuri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Santuri Gram Panchayat
Where is Santuri Gram Panchayat located?
Santuri Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Santuri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Santuri Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Santuri Gram Panchayat: Ambari, Baghadabar, Chhota Pathar, Dhenkshila, and Jiathol and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Santuri Gram Panchayat come under?
Santuri Gram Panchayat comes under Santuri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Santuri Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Santuri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Santuri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Santuri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Santuri Gram Panchayat?
Santuri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Santuri Gram Panchayat do?
Santuri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.