Machatora Gram Panchayat, Simlapal
Machatora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Simlapal Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Machatora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 30 villages, including Amakunda, Baniadoba, and Bansi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Machatora Gram Panchayat
Machatora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amakunda |
| 2 | Baniadoba |
| 3 | Bansi |
| 4 | Banskanali |
| 5 | Bhaduldoba |
| 6 | Ganrra |
| 7 | Ghoradhara |
| 8 | Jatiakanali |
| 9 | Jharia |
| 10 | Jirabaid |
| 11 | Junkaria |
| 12 | Kaharan |
| 13 | Kamala |
| 14 | Kansachora |
| 15 | Karakanali |
| 16 | Machatora |
| 17 | Memouli |
| 18 | Parulia |
| 19 | Sarasbakra |
| 20 | Shushunia |
| 21 | Sitarampur |
| 22 | Sonakanda |
| 23 | Sovarajpur |
| 24 | Suknabad |
| 25 | Sushinia |
| 26 | Taldiha |
| 27 | Tapubaid |
| 28 | Tarupur |
| 29 | Tentulia |
| 30 | Uparsol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Machatora Gram Panchayat
Machatora Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Machatora 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)
Simlapal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machatora 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 Machatora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Machatora Gram Panchayat
Where is Machatora Gram Panchayat located?
Machatora Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Simlapal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Machatora Gram Panchayat?
30 villages come under Machatora Gram Panchayat: Amakunda, Baniadoba, Bansi, Banskanali, and Bhaduldoba and 25 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Machatora Gram Panchayat come under?
Machatora Gram Panchayat comes under Simlapal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Machatora Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Machatora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Machatora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Simlapal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Machatora Gram Panchayat?
Machatora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Machatora Gram Panchayat do?
Machatora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.