Khatanga Gram Panchayat, Suri-I
Khatanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Suri-I Panchayat Samiti and Birbhum Zila Parishad. Khatanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bara Chaturi, Barulia, and Bhandirban. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khatanga Gram Panchayat
Khatanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Chaturi |
| 2 | Barulia |
| 3 | Bhandirban |
| 4 | Dhanyagram |
| 5 | Hukmapur |
| 6 | Kenduli |
| 7 | Khatangadihi |
| 8 | Kustor |
| 9 | Langulia |
| 10 | Mahula |
| 11 | Murulia Chak |
| 12 | Panchkath |
| 13 | Raipur |
| 14 | Rajanpur |
| 15 | Ranpur |
| 16 | Sidhuli |
| 17 | Tasarkata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khatanga Gram Panchayat
Khatanga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khatanga 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)
Suri-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khatanga 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 Khatanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khatanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Khatanga Gram Panchayat located?
Khatanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It falls under the Suri-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khatanga Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Khatanga Gram Panchayat: Bara Chaturi, Barulia, Bhandirban, Dhanyagram, and Hukmapur and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khatanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Khatanga Gram Panchayat comes under Suri-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Birbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Khatanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Birbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khatanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Khatanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Suri-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Birbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khatanga Gram Panchayat?
Khatanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khatanga Gram Panchayat do?
Khatanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.