Kanko Gram Panchayat, Binpur-Ii
Kanko is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Binpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Jhargram Zila Parishad. Kanko Gram Panchayat covers a total of 60 villages, including Aulia, Baishnabpur, and Bandhgora. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanko Gram Panchayat
Kanko Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aulia |
| 2 | Baishnabpur |
| 3 | Bandhgora |
| 4 | Banjhikend |
| 5 | Bankania |
| 6 | Bankrasol |
| 7 | Banshirganj |
| 8 | Banspahari |
| 9 | Barasuli |
| 10 | Beliabera |
| 11 | Bhadora |
| 12 | Bhaluk Khulia |
| 13 | Bhanraru |
| 14 | Bhulagara |
| 15 | Birbhanpur |
| 16 | Borarganj |
| 17 | Chandabila |
| 18 | Chengia Panchpania |
| 19 | Chianbera |
| 20 | Dhabani |
| 21 | Dharampur |
| 22 | Dhenganadar |
| 23 | Gharbanka |
| 24 | Ghatradiha |
| 25 | Ghoraisoli |
| 26 | Gopalpur |
| 27 | Helakata |
| 28 | Jadabpur |
| 29 | Jhetiara |
| 30 | Jinakuri |
| 31 | Josna |
| 32 | Kalapathar |
| 33 | Kaliam |
| 34 | Kanko |
| 35 | Kankrisol |
| 36 | Kendbani |
| 37 | Kenddiha |
| 38 | Khayrasuli |
| 39 | Korkora |
| 40 | Krishnanagar |
| 41 | Lakshmanpur |
| 42 | Ledashuli |
| 43 | Madhabpur |
| 44 | Malabati |
| 45 | Mohanpur |
| 46 | Nachna |
| 47 | Nischintapur |
| 48 | Palashbani |
| 49 | Patharchakri |
| 50 | Pathra |
| 51 | Ramdiha |
| 52 | Ratanpur |
| 53 | Salpatra |
| 54 | Saltora |
| 55 | Satbanki |
| 56 | Shealdanga |
| 57 | Shyampur |
| 58 | Singadanga |
| 59 | Tilabani |
| 60 | Tura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanko Gram Panchayat
Kanko Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanko 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)
Binpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanko Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanko Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanko Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanko Gram Panchayat located?
Kanko Gram Panchayat is located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal. It falls under the Binpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanko Gram Panchayat?
60 villages come under Kanko Gram Panchayat: Aulia, Baishnabpur, Bandhgora, Banjhikend, and Bankania and 55 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanko Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanko Gram Panchayat comes under Binpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jhargram district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanko Gram Panchayat come under?
Jhargram Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanko Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kanko Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Binpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jhargram Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanko Gram Panchayat?
Kanko Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanko Gram Panchayat do?
Kanko Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.