Kharagpur-I Block, Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal)
Kharagpur-I is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Kharagpur-I Block consists of 7 Gram Panchayats covering 270 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Kharagpur-I Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Kharagpur-I Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaikunda | 59 |
| 2 | Arjuni | 46 |
| 3 | Hariatora | 27 |
| 4 | Gopali | 24 |
| 5 | Barkola | 32 |
| 6 | Vetia | 32 |
| 7 | Khelarh | 49 |