Kochdihi Gram Panchayat, Sonamukhi
Kochdihi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Kochdihi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bhedomushal, Bhula, and Churamanipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kochdihi Gram Panchayat
Kochdihi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhedomushal |
| 2 | Bhula |
| 3 | Churamanipur |
| 4 | Kalyanpur |
| 5 | Kamargram |
| 6 | Kendua |
| 7 | Kesheshol |
| 8 | Khayrakure |
| 9 | Kochdihi |
| 10 | Pathara |
| 11 | Patharmara |
| 12 | Radhakrishnapur |
| 13 | Rampur |
| 14 | Sitarampur |
| 15 | Tiura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kochdihi Gram Panchayat
Kochdihi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kochdihi 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)
Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kochdihi 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 Kochdihi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kochdihi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kochdihi Gram Panchayat located?
Kochdihi Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kochdihi Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Kochdihi Gram Panchayat: Bhedomushal, Bhula, Churamanipur, Kalyanpur, and Kamargram and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kochdihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kochdihi Gram Panchayat comes under Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Kochdihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kochdihi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kochdihi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonamukhi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kochdihi Gram Panchayat?
Kochdihi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kochdihi Gram Panchayat do?
Kochdihi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.