Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat, Barasat-I
Purba 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. Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Ariala, Babpur, and Jaypur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat
Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ariala |
| 2 | Babpur |
| 3 | Jaypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat
Purba 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)
Purba 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 Purba 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 Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat located?
Purba 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 Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat: Ariala, Babpur, and Jaypur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat comes under Barasat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Purba 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 Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat?
Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat do?
Purba Khilkapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.