Kharba Gram Panchayat, Chanchal-I
Kharba is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Kharba Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Ashapur, Basilhat, and Bibijhuti. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kharba Gram Panchayat
Kharba Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ashapur |
| 2 | Basilhat |
| 3 | Bibijhuti |
| 4 | Dighi |
| 5 | Gobindapur |
| 6 | Islampur |
| 7 | Kendua |
| 8 | Kharba |
| 9 | Kharba Gopalpur |
| 10 | Kobaia |
| 11 | Naikanda |
| 12 | Panchrekha |
| 13 | Sahabajpur |
| 14 | Shaktihar |
| 15 | Srikrishnapur |
| 16 | Tarapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kharba Gram Panchayat
Kharba Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kharba 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)
Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kharba 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 Kharba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kharba Gram Panchayat
Where is Kharba Gram Panchayat located?
Kharba Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kharba Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kharba Gram Panchayat: Ashapur, Basilhat, Bibijhuti, Dighi, and Gobindapur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kharba Gram Panchayat come under?
Kharba Gram Panchayat comes under Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Kharba Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kharba Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kharba Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kharba Gram Panchayat?
Kharba Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kharba Gram Panchayat do?
Kharba Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.