Kalinga Gram Panchayat, Chapra
Kalinga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chapra Panchayat Samiti and Nadia Zila Parishad. Kalinga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bahirgachhi, Chandpur, and Gachha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalinga Gram Panchayat
Kalinga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahirgachhi |
| 2 | Chandpur |
| 3 | Gachha |
| 4 | Ichhapur |
| 5 | Kalinga |
| 6 | Katgara |
| 7 | Krishnaebpur |
| 8 | Kukra Daha |
| 9 | Kulgachhi |
| 10 | Lakshmipur |
| 11 | Madhabpur |
| 12 | Mathurapur |
| 13 | Mrigipota |
| 14 | Patia |
| 15 | Ramnagar |
| 16 | Satghata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalinga Gram Panchayat
Kalinga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalinga 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)
Chapra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalinga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nadia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalinga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalinga Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalinga Gram Panchayat located?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat is located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chapra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalinga Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kalinga Gram Panchayat: Bahirgachhi, Chandpur, Gachha, Ichhapur, and Kalinga and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalinga Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat comes under Chapra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nadia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalinga Gram Panchayat come under?
Nadia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalinga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalinga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chapra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nadia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalinga Gram Panchayat?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalinga Gram Panchayat do?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.