Kahala Gram Panchayat, Ratua-I
Kahala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Kahala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Arazi Haragobindapur, Asutola, and Bishnupur Lakshmipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kahala Gram Panchayat
Kahala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arazi Haragobindapur |
| 2 | Asutola |
| 3 | Bishnupur Lakshmipur |
| 4 | Haragobindapur |
| 5 | Haripur Gopi |
| 6 | Kalutola |
| 7 | Mohanpur |
| 8 | Narottampur |
| 9 | Raghunathpur Kalekhan |
| 10 | Shibpur |
| 11 | Surjapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kahala Gram Panchayat
Kahala Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kahala 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)
Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kahala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kahala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kahala Gram Panchayat
Where is Kahala Gram Panchayat located?
Kahala Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kahala Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kahala Gram Panchayat: Arazi Haragobindapur, Asutola, Bishnupur Lakshmipur, Haragobindapur, and Haripur Gopi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kahala Gram Panchayat come under?
Kahala Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Kahala Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kahala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kahala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kahala Gram Panchayat?
Kahala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kahala Gram Panchayat do?
Kahala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.