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