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