Gotra Gram Panchayat, Basirhat-I
Gotra 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. Gotra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Anantapur, Dandirhat (P) (Ct), and Goknashri Gobindapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gotra Gram Panchayat
Gotra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur |
| 2 | Dandirhat (P) (Ct) |
| 3 | Goknashri Gobindapur |
| 4 | Gotra |
| 5 | Jirakpur (P) |
| 6 | Lakshmankati |
| 7 | Matina |
| 8 | Uttar Bagundi (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gotra Gram Panchayat
Gotra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gotra 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 Gotra 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 Gotra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gotra Gram Panchayat
Where is Gotra Gram Panchayat located?
Gotra 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 Gotra Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Gotra Gram Panchayat: Anantapur, Dandirhat (P) (Ct), Goknashri Gobindapur, Gotra, Jirakpur (P), Lakshmankati, Matina, and Uttar Bagundi (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gotra Gram Panchayat come under?
Gotra Gram Panchayat comes under Basirhat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Gotra Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gotra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gotra 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 Gotra Gram Panchayat?
Gotra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gotra Gram Panchayat do?
Gotra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.