Chingra Gram Panchayat, Khanakul-Ii
Chingra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Chingra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Chinra, Ketedal, and Ranjitbati. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chingra Gram Panchayat
Chingra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chinra |
| 2 | Ketedal |
| 3 | Ranjitbati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chingra Gram Panchayat
Chingra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chingra 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)
Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chingra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chingra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chingra Gram Panchayat
Where is Chingra Gram Panchayat located?
Chingra Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chingra Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Chingra Gram Panchayat: Chinra, Ketedal, and Ranjitbati.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chingra Gram Panchayat come under?
Chingra Gram Panchayat comes under Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Chingra Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chingra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chingra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chingra Gram Panchayat?
Chingra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chingra Gram Panchayat do?
Chingra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.