Kosthia Gram Panchayat, Bankura-Ii
Kosthia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bankura-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Kosthia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Ainagobindapur, Banmadhabpur, and Baramasia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kosthia Gram Panchayat
Kosthia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ainagobindapur |
| 2 | Banmadhabpur |
| 3 | Baramasia |
| 4 | Chhirabasta |
| 5 | Goalhati |
| 6 | Kalaberia |
| 7 | Katapesia |
| 8 | Khemua |
| 9 | Kodalia |
| 10 | Kushtia |
| 11 | Maithagopinathpur |
| 12 | Mukundapur |
| 13 | Sirsara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kosthia Gram Panchayat
Kosthia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kosthia 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kosthia 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 Kosthia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kosthia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kosthia Gram Panchayat located?
Kosthia Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bankura-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kosthia Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kosthia Gram Panchayat: Ainagobindapur, Banmadhabpur, Baramasia, Chhirabasta, and Goalhati and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kosthia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kosthia Gram Panchayat comes under Bankura-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Kosthia Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kosthia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kosthia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bankura-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kosthia Gram Panchayat?
Kosthia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kosthia Gram Panchayat do?
Kosthia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.