Kanturka Gram Panchayat, Habibpur
Kanturka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Habibpur Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Kanturka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 34 villages, including Aharail, Barail, and Bodrail. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanturka Gram Panchayat
Kanturka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aharail |
| 2 | Barail |
| 3 | Bodrail |
| 4 | Chak Katla Pukur |
| 5 | Chaksukur |
| 6 | Chhilimpur |
| 7 | Chhuchail |
| 8 | Gandharbbapur |
| 9 | Gazia Kandar |
| 10 | Gobindapur |
| 11 | Gopalpur |
| 12 | Harail |
| 13 | Hialapur |
| 14 | Hurabari |
| 15 | Jaypur |
| 16 | Jotalam |
| 17 | Kadipur |
| 18 | Kanturka |
| 19 | Kashi Pahara |
| 20 | Lakshmipur |
| 21 | Lonsa |
| 22 | Mandighi |
| 23 | Mirzzapur |
| 24 | Muraripur |
| 25 | Nimatpur |
| 26 | Nimbari |
| 27 | Paschim Basudebpur |
| 28 | Raghabpur Gujia |
| 29 | Shukni Kandar |
| 30 | Singra |
| 31 | Sripur |
| 32 | Tekura |
| 33 | Uttar Kharika Danga |
| 34 | Walis Nagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanturka Gram Panchayat
Kanturka Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanturka 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)
Habibpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanturka 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 Kanturka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanturka Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanturka Gram Panchayat located?
Kanturka Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Habibpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanturka Gram Panchayat?
34 villages come under Kanturka Gram Panchayat: Aharail, Barail, Bodrail, Chak Katla Pukur, and Chaksukur and 29 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanturka Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanturka Gram Panchayat comes under Habibpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanturka Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanturka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kanturka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Habibpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanturka Gram Panchayat?
Kanturka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanturka Gram Panchayat do?
Kanturka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.