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