Kotwali Gram Panchayat, English Bazar
Kotwali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the English Bazar Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Kotwali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Arapur, Daibakipur, and Daulatpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotwali Gram Panchayat
Kotwali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arapur |
| 2 | Daibakipur |
| 3 | Daulatpur |
| 4 | Jatalpur |
| 5 | Jot |
| 6 | Jot Narasinha |
| 7 | Khalimpur |
| 8 | Khorda Jalalpur |
| 9 | Nazirpur |
| 10 | Nima Sarai |
| 11 | Sahazalalpur |
| 12 | Shyampur |
| 13 | Sultanpur |
| 14 | Uttar Nazirpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotwali Gram Panchayat
Kotwali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotwali 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)
English Bazar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotwali 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 Kotwali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotwali Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotwali Gram Panchayat located?
Kotwali Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the English Bazar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotwali Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Kotwali Gram Panchayat: Arapur, Daibakipur, Daulatpur, Jatalpur, and Jot and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotwali Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotwali Gram Panchayat comes under English Bazar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotwali Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotwali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kotwali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, English Bazar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotwali Gram Panchayat?
Kotwali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotwali Gram Panchayat do?
Kotwali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.