Chhatra Gram Panchayat, Baduria
Chhatra is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Baduria Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Chhatra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Dakshin Chatra (Ct), Ghoshpur, and Kotalber. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhatra Gram Panchayat
Chhatra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Chatra (Ct) |
| 2 | Ghoshpur |
| 3 | Kotalber |
| 4 | Papila |
| 5 | Rasui |
| 6 | Salua |
| 7 | Uttar Chatra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhatra Gram Panchayat
Chhatra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhatra 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)
Baduria Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhatra Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhatra Gram Panchayat located?
Chhatra Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Baduria Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhatra Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Chhatra Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Chatra (Ct), Ghoshpur, Kotalber, Papila, Rasui, Salua, and Uttar Chatra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhatra Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhatra Gram Panchayat comes under Baduria Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhatra Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chhatra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baduria Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhatra Gram Panchayat?
Chhatra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhatra Gram Panchayat do?
Chhatra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.