Chandra Gram Panchayat, Midnapore
Chandra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Midnapore Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Chandra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 56 villages, including Alampur, Arjjun Bandh, and Baharabani. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chandra Gram Panchayat
Chandra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur |
| 2 | Arjjun Bandh |
| 3 | Baharabani |
| 4 | Bankura |
| 5 | Bansol |
| 6 | Baramchati |
| 7 | Belia |
| 8 | Benashuli |
| 9 | Bhalki |
| 10 | Bhalukkhulia |
| 11 | Bhatpara |
| 12 | Bhunyahata |
| 13 | Binpur |
| 14 | Birbira |
| 15 | Chandra |
| 16 | Chhaladan |
| 17 | Chhotajamni |
| 18 | Chilghara |
| 19 | Dainmari |
| 20 | Depara |
| 21 | Deuldanga |
| 22 | Dhadkidanga |
| 23 | Dhajidhaka |
| 24 | Dharrasol |
| 25 | Dhobasholdihi |
| 26 | Dumurkata |
| 27 | Ellabani |
| 28 | Gajasimulia |
| 29 | Gajpatia |
| 30 | Gangadharpur |
| 31 | Goaldanga |
| 32 | Harin Kanali |
| 33 | Hatiyasol |
| 34 | Jadabpur |
| 35 | Jamdahara |
| 36 | Jamni |
| 37 | Jhunjhuni |
| 38 | Kachra |
| 39 | Keliamari |
| 40 | Keshesol |
| 41 | Kharikabad |
| 42 | Kharikasuli |
| 43 | Kundalbani |
| 44 | Maheshpur |
| 45 | Mohanpur |
| 46 | Nadhasuli |
| 47 | Naldumra |
| 48 | Nischitapur |
| 49 | Nuniachatri |
| 50 | Palashbani |
| 51 | Putki |
| 52 | Rakhe Tikarpara |
| 53 | Shankadanga |
| 54 | Shibpur |
| 55 | Tiakati |
| 56 | Upar Danga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chandra Gram Panchayat
Chandra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chandra 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)
Midnapore Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chandra 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 Chandra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chandra Gram Panchayat
Where is Chandra Gram Panchayat located?
Chandra Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Midnapore Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chandra Gram Panchayat?
56 villages come under Chandra Gram Panchayat: Alampur, Arjjun Bandh, Baharabani, Bankura, and Bansol and 51 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chandra Gram Panchayat come under?
Chandra Gram Panchayat comes under Midnapore Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Chandra Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chandra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chandra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Midnapore Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chandra Gram Panchayat?
Chandra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chandra Gram Panchayat do?
Chandra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.