Karkai Gram Panchayat, Pingla
Karkai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Pingla Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Karkai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Amad Chak, Bara Khelna, and Bhusalya. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Karkai Gram Panchayat
Karkai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amad Chak |
| 2 | Bara Khelna |
| 3 | Bhusalya |
| 4 | Chak Chanuru |
| 5 | Chak Ghanashyam |
| 6 | Chak Gokul |
| 7 | Chak Kasim |
| 8 | Chak Krishnadas |
| 9 | Chak Lal |
| 10 | Dyaora |
| 11 | Harkandi |
| 12 | Jaganathpur |
| 13 | Kalika Kundu |
| 14 | Karkai |
| 15 | Karkai Batitaki |
| 16 | Karkai Batitaki Urf Karabhanga |
| 17 | Kuila Chak |
| 18 | Lona Chajuri |
| 19 | Madhya Jetha |
| 20 | Nakpura |
| 21 | Palgere |
| 22 | Shan Teghari |
| 23 | Tentul Muri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Karkai Gram Panchayat
Karkai Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Karkai 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)
Pingla Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karkai 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 Karkai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Karkai Gram Panchayat
Where is Karkai Gram Panchayat located?
Karkai Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Pingla Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Karkai Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Karkai Gram Panchayat: Amad Chak, Bara Khelna, Bhusalya, Chak Chanuru, and Chak Ghanashyam and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Karkai Gram Panchayat come under?
Karkai Gram Panchayat comes under Pingla Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Karkai Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karkai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Karkai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pingla Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Karkai Gram Panchayat?
Karkai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Karkai Gram Panchayat do?
Karkai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.