Dhekia Gram Panchayat, Saltora
Dhekia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Saltora Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Dhekia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Beltikri, Bhur Kunda Thol, and Bishjor. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhekia Gram Panchayat
Dhekia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beltikri |
| 2 | Bhur Kunda Thol |
| 3 | Bishjor |
| 4 | Chandipur |
| 5 | Chuaberia |
| 6 | Dhekia |
| 7 | Dubrajpur |
| 8 | Gonsai Dihi |
| 9 | Goradihi |
| 10 | Kharbana |
| 11 | Krishnapur |
| 12 | Lalitakuri |
| 13 | Ledi Pahari |
| 14 | Mohanapara |
| 15 | Mutukbani |
| 16 | Niamatpur |
| 17 | Pabayan |
| 18 | Pathardihi |
| 19 | Ranipur |
| 20 | Ranjitpur |
| 21 | Tentul Tikri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhekia Gram Panchayat
Dhekia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhekia 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)
Saltora Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhekia 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 Dhekia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhekia Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhekia Gram Panchayat located?
Dhekia Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Saltora Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhekia Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Dhekia Gram Panchayat: Beltikri, Bhur Kunda Thol, Bishjor, Chandipur, and Chuaberia and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhekia Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhekia Gram Panchayat comes under Saltora Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhekia Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhekia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dhekia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saltora Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhekia Gram Panchayat?
Dhekia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhekia Gram Panchayat do?
Dhekia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.