Kotalpur Gram Panchayat, Jangipara
Kotalpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jangipara Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Kotalpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Chakpur, Chechua Dingalhati, and Ganeshbati. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotalpur Gram Panchayat
Kotalpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chakpur |
| 2 | Chechua Dingalhati |
| 3 | Ganeshbati |
| 4 | Harirampur |
| 5 | Kamdebpur |
| 6 | Kaparpur |
| 7 | Kotalpur |
| 8 | Mohanbati |
| 9 | Prasadpur |
| 10 | Purbba Gobindapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotalpur Gram Panchayat
Kotalpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotalpur 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)
Jangipara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotalpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotalpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kotalpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jangipara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotalpur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kotalpur Gram Panchayat: Chakpur, Chechua Dingalhati, Ganeshbati, Harirampur, Kamdebpur, Kaparpur, Kotalpur, Mohanbati, Prasadpur, and Purbba Gobindapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotalpur Gram Panchayat comes under Jangipara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotalpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kotalpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jangipara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotalpur Gram Panchayat?
Kotalpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotalpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kotalpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.