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