Kapista Gram Panchayat, Gangajal Ghati
Kapista is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gangajal Ghati Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Kapista Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Brahmanara, Charadihi, and Kallapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kapista Gram Panchayat
Kapista Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmanara |
| 2 | Charadihi |
| 3 | Kallapur |
| 4 | Kapishtha |
| 5 | Kenduadihi |
| 6 | Kot Madan Mohanpur |
| 7 | Madhabpur |
| 8 | Nabagram |
| 9 | Nischintapur |
| 10 | Radhashyampur |
| 11 | Ramnagar |
| 12 | Rampur |
| 13 | Salbedya |
| 14 | Saltora |
| 15 | Sankarara |
| 16 | Suarara |
| 17 | Subar Nator |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kapista Gram Panchayat
Kapista Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kapista 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)
Gangajal Ghati Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kapista 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 Kapista Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kapista Gram Panchayat
Where is Kapista Gram Panchayat located?
Kapista Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gangajal Ghati Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kapista Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kapista Gram Panchayat: Brahmanara, Charadihi, Kallapur, Kapishtha, and Kenduadihi and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kapista Gram Panchayat come under?
Kapista Gram Panchayat comes under Gangajal Ghati Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Kapista Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kapista Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kapista Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gangajal Ghati Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kapista Gram Panchayat?
Kapista Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kapista Gram Panchayat do?
Kapista Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.