Kalna Gram Panchayat, Amta-Ii
Kalna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Howrah Zila Parishad. Kalna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Dakshin Khalna, Hio, and Pashchim Khalna (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalna Gram Panchayat
Kalna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Khalna |
| 2 | Hio |
| 3 | Pashchim Khalna (Ct) |
| 4 | Purbba Khalan |
| 5 | Uttar Khalna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalna Gram Panchayat
Kalna Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalna 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)
Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalna Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalna Gram Panchayat located?
Kalna Gram Panchayat is located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalna Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Kalna Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Khalna, Hio, Pashchim Khalna (Ct), Purbba Khalan, and Uttar Khalna.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalna Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalna Gram Panchayat comes under Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Howrah district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalna Gram Panchayat come under?
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Amta-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Howrah Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalna Gram Panchayat?
Kalna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalna Gram Panchayat do?
Kalna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.