Kotra Gram Panchayat, Barasat-I
Kotra is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Kotra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Dogachhia, Faldi, and Gopalpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotra Gram Panchayat
Kotra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dogachhia |
| 2 | Faldi |
| 3 | Gopalpur |
| 4 | Jafarpur |
| 5 | Kalianai |
| 6 | Kharki |
| 7 | Kilishpur |
| 8 | Kotra |
| 9 | Muktarpur |
| 10 | Naksa |
| 11 | Nimdaria |
| 12 | Panchuria |
| 13 | Panshila |
| 14 | Raghubirpur |
| 15 | Uthandanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotra Gram Panchayat
Kotra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotra 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)
Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotra 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 Kotra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotra Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotra Gram Panchayat located?
Kotra Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotra Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Kotra Gram Panchayat: Dogachhia, Faldi, Gopalpur, Jafarpur, and Kalianai and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotra Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotra Gram Panchayat comes under Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotra Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kotra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotra Gram Panchayat?
Kotra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotra Gram Panchayat do?
Kotra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.