Pakhanna Gram Panchayat, Barjora
Pakhanna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barjora Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Pakhanna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Balarampur (Purba), Basuda, and Chandai. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pakhanna Gram Panchayat
Pakhanna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampur (Purba) |
| 2 | Basuda |
| 3 | Chandai |
| 4 | Gopalpur |
| 5 | Kamalpur |
| 6 | Kusumgarya |
| 7 | Pakhanna |
| 8 | Pakhanna Bhairabpur |
| 9 | Pakhanna Pratappur |
| 10 | Palashbani |
| 11 | Purakonda |
| 12 | Radhakantapur |
| 13 | Rajmadhabpur |
| 14 | Rajprasadpur |
| 15 | Shitalpur |
| 16 | Suratpur |
| 17 | Tajpur |
| 18 | Tajpur Rampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pakhanna Gram Panchayat
Pakhanna Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pakhanna 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)
Barjora Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pakhanna 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 Pakhanna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pakhanna Gram Panchayat
Where is Pakhanna Gram Panchayat located?
Pakhanna Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barjora Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pakhanna Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Pakhanna Gram Panchayat: Balarampur (Purba), Basuda, Chandai, Gopalpur, and Kamalpur and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pakhanna Gram Panchayat come under?
Pakhanna Gram Panchayat comes under Barjora Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Pakhanna Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pakhanna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pakhanna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barjora Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pakhanna Gram Panchayat?
Pakhanna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pakhanna Gram Panchayat do?
Pakhanna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.