Akcha Gram Panchayat, Kushmandi
Akcha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kushmandi Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Akcha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 30 villages, including Akcha, Anantapur, and Arazi Kasba. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Akcha Gram Panchayat
Akcha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akcha |
| 2 | Anantapur |
| 3 | Arazi Kasba |
| 4 | Bagdoli |
| 5 | Balapukur |
| 6 | Bangaon Krishnapur |
| 7 | Bateshwar |
| 8 | Chapra |
| 9 | Dehata |
| 10 | Dharmadanga |
| 11 | Ghatsa |
| 12 | Goalgaon |
| 13 | Jaminipara |
| 14 | Jamirail |
| 15 | Jamunadanga |
| 16 | Jotsudam |
| 17 | Krishnapur |
| 18 | Kunia |
| 19 | Mastahar |
| 20 | Minapara |
| 21 | Naogan |
| 22 | Nij Raghunathpur |
| 23 | Nituttarpara |
| 24 | Parameshwarpur |
| 25 | Porabagdol |
| 26 | Rajapur |
| 27 | Saraihat Bajedonor |
| 28 | Shrirampur |
| 29 | Tilchar |
| 30 | Ukhalia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Akcha Gram Panchayat
Akcha Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Akcha 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)
Kushmandi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Akcha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Akcha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Akcha Gram Panchayat
Where is Akcha Gram Panchayat located?
Akcha Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kushmandi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Akcha Gram Panchayat?
30 villages come under Akcha Gram Panchayat: Akcha, Anantapur, Arazi Kasba, Bagdoli, and Balapukur and 25 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Akcha Gram Panchayat come under?
Akcha Gram Panchayat comes under Kushmandi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Akcha Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Akcha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Akcha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kushmandi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Akcha Gram Panchayat?
Akcha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Akcha Gram Panchayat do?
Akcha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.