Alikosha Gram Panchayat, Dantan-I
Alikosha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Alikosha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Alikasha, Antri, and Bahalia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Alikosha Gram Panchayat
Alikosha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alikasha |
| 2 | Antri |
| 3 | Bahalia |
| 4 | Bamanda |
| 5 | Bara |
| 6 | Chak Jal Palnia |
| 7 | Charda |
| 8 | Deoli |
| 9 | Dhunria |
| 10 | Harichak |
| 11 | Harkisol |
| 12 | Jethia |
| 13 | Kamia |
| 14 | Kantapal |
| 15 | Maheshpur |
| 16 | Maljamuna |
| 17 | Mani Kara |
| 18 | Markundapur |
| 19 | Mukundapur |
| 20 | Praharajpur |
| 21 | Rajnagar |
| 22 | Rautarapur |
| 23 | Srikrishnapur |
| 24 | Talda |
| 25 | Uchadiha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Alikosha Gram Panchayat
Alikosha Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Alikosha 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)
Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alikosha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alikosha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Alikosha Gram Panchayat
Where is Alikosha Gram Panchayat located?
Alikosha Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Alikosha Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Alikosha Gram Panchayat: Alikasha, Antri, Bahalia, Bamanda, and Bara and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Alikosha Gram Panchayat come under?
Alikosha Gram Panchayat comes under Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Alikosha Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alikosha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Alikosha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Alikosha Gram Panchayat?
Alikosha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Alikosha Gram Panchayat do?
Alikosha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.