Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat, Ghatal
Dewanchak-Ii is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ghatal Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bhagirathpur, Chauka, and Dewanchak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat
Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagirathpur |
| 2 | Chauka |
| 3 | Dewanchak |
| 4 | Gholshahi |
| 5 | Jamira |
| 6 | Jay Krishnapur |
| 7 | Kotalpur |
| 8 | Krishnaballabhpur |
| 9 | Kshudramonoharpur |
| 10 | Masharpur |
| 11 | Prasadchak |
| 12 | Radha Ballabhpur |
| 13 | Radhachak |
| 14 | Raghunathpur |
| 15 | Shimulia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat
Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dewanchak-Ii 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)
Ghatal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dewanchak-Ii 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 Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ghatal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat: Bhagirathpur, Chauka, Dewanchak, Gholshahi, and Jamira and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Ghatal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghatal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Dewanchak-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.