Sirkabad Gram Panchayat, Arsha
Sirkabad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arsha Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Sirkabad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Aharara, Bandudih, and Bhelaidih. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sirkabad Gram Panchayat
Sirkabad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aharara |
| 2 | Bandudih |
| 3 | Bhelaidih |
| 4 | Bhuda |
| 5 | Birchali |
| 6 | Gandhabazar Alias Raghunathganj |
| 7 | Gurahata |
| 8 | Haramadih |
| 9 | Hethjambad |
| 10 | Kalabani |
| 11 | Kultanr Alias Paharpur |
| 12 | Lachhamanpur |
| 13 | Nunya |
| 14 | Pattanr |
| 15 | Senabana |
| 16 | Sirkabad |
| 17 | Tanasi |
| 18 | Upar Jambad |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sirkabad Gram Panchayat
Sirkabad Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sirkabad 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)
Arsha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sirkabad 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 Sirkabad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sirkabad Gram Panchayat
Where is Sirkabad Gram Panchayat located?
Sirkabad Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arsha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sirkabad Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Sirkabad Gram Panchayat: Aharara, Bandudih, Bhelaidih, Bhuda, and Birchali and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sirkabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Sirkabad Gram Panchayat comes under Arsha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Sirkabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sirkabad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sirkabad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arsha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sirkabad Gram Panchayat?
Sirkabad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sirkabad Gram Panchayat do?
Sirkabad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.