Basanchora Gram Panchayat, Chandrakona-Ii
Basanchora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Basanchora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 42 villages, including Akatkola, Bachka, and Baidyanathpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Basanchora Gram Panchayat
Basanchora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akatkola |
| 2 | Bachka |
| 3 | Baidyanathpur |
| 4 | Baikunthapur |
| 5 | Baraakna |
| 6 | Basanchhara |
| 7 | Belgere |
| 8 | Bhagabanbati |
| 9 | Bhalukkunda |
| 10 | Bolghata |
| 11 | Chhatraganj |
| 12 | Chhotaakna |
| 13 | Daumabari |
| 14 | Gangchya |
| 15 | Gonsiaband |
| 16 | Gopalpur |
| 17 | Homgere |
| 18 | Hrisingpur |
| 19 | Jadabnagar |
| 20 | Jadupur |
| 21 | Jamdan |
| 22 | Kalakari |
| 23 | Karasia |
| 24 | Krishnakundu |
| 25 | Langalbhanga |
| 26 | Muide |
| 27 | Narua |
| 28 | Nilganja |
| 29 | Panchhara |
| 30 | Penkale |
| 31 | Piardanga |
| 32 | Prasadpur |
| 33 | Radhanagar |
| 34 | Raghunathpur |
| 35 | Rampur |
| 36 | Raska |
| 37 | Sancharpata |
| 38 | Shripur |
| 39 | Simla |
| 40 | Siromanipur |
| 41 | Sitanagar |
| 42 | Tokahoda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Basanchora Gram Panchayat
Basanchora Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Basanchora 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)
Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Basanchora 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 Basanchora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Basanchora Gram Panchayat
Where is Basanchora Gram Panchayat located?
Basanchora Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Basanchora Gram Panchayat?
42 villages come under Basanchora Gram Panchayat: Akatkola, Bachka, Baidyanathpur, Baikunthapur, and Baraakna and 37 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Basanchora Gram Panchayat come under?
Basanchora Gram Panchayat comes under Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Basanchora Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Basanchora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Basanchora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandrakona-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Basanchora Gram Panchayat?
Basanchora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Basanchora Gram Panchayat do?
Basanchora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.