Upankahan Gram Panchayat, Jaipur
Upankahan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Upankahan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Baruadi, Beltanr, and Chapaitanr. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Upankahan Gram Panchayat
Upankahan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baruadi |
| 2 | Beltanr |
| 3 | Chapaitanr |
| 4 | Hetkahan |
| 5 | Jharmamara |
| 6 | Kanudi |
| 7 | Manipur |
| 8 | Narayanpur |
| 9 | Palanja |
| 10 | Pipratanr |
| 11 | Rangnitanr |
| 12 | Sabanpur |
| 13 | Tanasi |
| 14 | Upar Kahan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Upankahan Gram Panchayat
Upankahan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Upankahan 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)
Jaipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upankahan 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 Upankahan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Upankahan Gram Panchayat
Where is Upankahan Gram Panchayat located?
Upankahan Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Upankahan Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Upankahan Gram Panchayat: Baruadi, Beltanr, Chapaitanr, Hetkahan, and Jharmamara and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Upankahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Upankahan Gram Panchayat comes under Jaipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Upankahan Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Upankahan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Upankahan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jaipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Upankahan Gram Panchayat?
Upankahan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Upankahan Gram Panchayat do?
Upankahan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.