Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat, Chhatna

Chhatna-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Barbakra, Basulibandh, and Beliara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat

Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Barbakra
2Basulibandh
3Beliara
4Chamkara
5Hari Bandi
6Jamdahari
7Kantasol
8Karra
9Khaira Kanali
10Lakshminarayanpur
11Mirga
12Mujra Kundi
13Pathardiha
14Sarberia
15Shiuligarya

Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat

Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Chhatna-I 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)

Chhatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat

Where is Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat located?

Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat?

15 villages come under Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat: Barbakra, Basulibandh, Beliara, Chamkara, and Hari Bandi and 10 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat come under?

Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.

Which District Panchayat does Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat come under?

Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat?

Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat do?

Chhatna-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.