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