Chatra Gram Panchayat, Murarai-I
Chatra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Chatra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Batia, Bhogpur, and Birahimpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chatra Gram Panchayat
Chatra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Batia |
| 2 | Bhogpur |
| 3 | Birahimpur |
| 4 | Chatra |
| 5 | Dakshin Kasila |
| 6 | Dakshin Mahurapur |
| 7 | Duria |
| 8 | Hamidpur |
| 9 | Harirampur |
| 10 | Kapilsahar |
| 11 | Khanpur |
| 12 | Na-Ani Gangadda |
| 13 | Panpur |
| 14 | Sitachar |
| 15 | Sohara |
| 16 | Sutia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chatra Gram Panchayat
Chatra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chatra 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)
Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chatra Gram Panchayat
Where is Chatra Gram Panchayat located?
Chatra Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chatra Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Chatra Gram Panchayat: Batia, Bhogpur, Birahimpur, Chatra, and Dakshin Kasila and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Gram Panchayat comes under Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Chatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chatra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chatra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Murarai-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chatra Gram Panchayat?
Chatra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chatra Gram Panchayat do?
Chatra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.