Kalpathar Gram Panchayat, Bankura-I
Kalpathar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bankura-I Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Kalpathar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 28 villages, including Anandapur, Balia, and Banchingra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalpathar Gram Panchayat
Kalpathar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapur |
| 2 | Balia |
| 3 | Banchingra |
| 4 | Barabagan |
| 5 | Baraleedya |
| 6 | Basulitara |
| 7 | Bhalukbasa |
| 8 | Chhendua |
| 9 | Chingra |
| 10 | Dabar |
| 11 | Dhagaria |
| 12 | Dhulidihi |
| 13 | Dinargan |
| 14 | Gangtara |
| 15 | Hetyasol |
| 16 | Jambedia |
| 17 | Jun Kanali |
| 18 | Kalpathar |
| 19 | Kamlagara |
| 20 | Kasibedya |
| 21 | Kendbana |
| 22 | Khenkriara |
| 23 | Kustara |
| 24 | Nangalbera |
| 25 | Nekragaria |
| 26 | Patharkata |
| 27 | Poryasol |
| 28 | Rangametya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalpathar Gram Panchayat
Kalpathar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalpathar 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)
Bankura-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalpathar 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 Kalpathar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalpathar Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalpathar Gram Panchayat located?
Kalpathar Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bankura-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalpathar Gram Panchayat?
28 villages come under Kalpathar Gram Panchayat: Anandapur, Balia, Banchingra, Barabagan, and Baraleedya and 23 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalpathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalpathar Gram Panchayat comes under Bankura-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalpathar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalpathar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalpathar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bankura-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalpathar Gram Panchayat?
Kalpathar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalpathar Gram Panchayat do?
Kalpathar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.