Kushtore Gram Panchayat, Mejhia
Kushtore is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mejhia Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Kushtore Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Anandapur, Benabad, and Benathol. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kushtore Gram Panchayat
Kushtore Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapur |
| 2 | Benabad |
| 3 | Benathol |
| 4 | Bhabanipur |
| 5 | Dhandora |
| 6 | Dhoba |
| 7 | Duburia |
| 8 | Indara |
| 9 | Jujghati |
| 10 | Kansara |
| 11 | Kanshai |
| 12 | Kendut |
| 13 | Khaerbani |
| 14 | Kustor |
| 15 | Maduarchak |
| 16 | Matabel |
| 17 | Moshnekonda |
| 18 | Nabashan |
| 19 | Natshala |
| 20 | Pairasol |
| 21 | Ramlalpur |
| 22 | Raydi |
| 23 | Shaltora |
| 24 | Shyampur |
| 25 | Sitarampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kushtore Gram Panchayat
Kushtore Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kushtore 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)
Mejhia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kushtore 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 Kushtore Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kushtore Gram Panchayat
Where is Kushtore Gram Panchayat located?
Kushtore Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mejhia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kushtore Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Kushtore Gram Panchayat: Anandapur, Benabad, Benathol, Bhabanipur, and Dhandora and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kushtore Gram Panchayat come under?
Kushtore Gram Panchayat comes under Mejhia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Kushtore Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kushtore Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kushtore Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mejhia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kushtore Gram Panchayat?
Kushtore Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kushtore Gram Panchayat do?
Kushtore Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.