Marokhana Gram Panchayat, Khanakul-Ii
Marokhana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Marokhana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Banhijli, Chand Kundu, and Dakshin Sudam Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Marokhana Gram Panchayat
Marokhana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banhijli |
| 2 | Chand Kundu |
| 3 | Dakshin Sudam Chak |
| 4 | Dhaldanga |
| 5 | Hanua |
| 6 | Joariachak |
| 7 | Kamdeb Chak |
| 8 | Mahishnala Damkunda |
| 9 | Manikdwip |
| 10 | Mansuka |
| 11 | Marakhana |
| 12 | Sasapota |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Marokhana Gram Panchayat
Marokhana Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Marokhana 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 Marokhana 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 Marokhana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Marokhana Gram Panchayat
Where is Marokhana Gram Panchayat located?
Marokhana Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Marokhana Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Marokhana Gram Panchayat: Banhijli, Chand Kundu, Dakshin Sudam Chak, Dhaldanga, and Hanua and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Marokhana Gram Panchayat come under?
Marokhana Gram Panchayat comes under Khanakul-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Marokhana Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marokhana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Marokhana 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 Marokhana Gram Panchayat?
Marokhana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Marokhana Gram Panchayat do?
Marokhana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.