Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Simla-Dhanara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Baykara, Bhuiandi, and Damankiari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat
Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baykara |
| 2 | Bhuiandi |
| 3 | Damankiari |
| 4 | Dhanera |
| 5 | Gamarkunri |
| 6 | Ghutlia |
| 7 | Gopalpur |
| 8 | Liya |
| 9 | Majurjura |
| 10 | Shampur |
| 11 | Shiulibari |
| 12 | Simla |
| 13 | Sumaidi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat
Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Simla-Dhanara 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Simla-Dhanara 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 Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat
Where is Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat located?
Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat: Baykara, Bhuiandi, Damankiari, Dhanera, and Gamarkunri and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat come under?
Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat?
Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat do?
Simla-Dhanara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.