Kumra Gram Panchayat, Habra-I
Kumra is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Habra-I Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Kumra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ankhola, Boyerghata, and Kashipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumra Gram Panchayat
Kumra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ankhola |
| 2 | Boyerghata |
| 3 | Kashipur |
| 4 | Kharo |
| 5 | Kumra |
| 6 | Mahisha Machhlandapur |
| 7 | Panchghara |
| 8 | Rudrapur |
| 9 | Sonakene |
| 10 | Tunighata |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumra Gram Panchayat
Kumra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumra 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)
Habra-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumra 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 Kumra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumra Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumra Gram Panchayat located?
Kumra Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Habra-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumra Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kumra Gram Panchayat: Ankhola, Boyerghata, Kashipur, Kharo, Kumra, Mahisha Machhlandapur, Panchghara, Rudrapur, Sonakene, and Tunighata.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumra Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumra Gram Panchayat comes under Habra-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumra Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kumra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Habra-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumra Gram Panchayat?
Kumra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumra Gram Panchayat do?
Kumra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.