Khelarh Gram Panchayat, Kharagpur-I
Khelarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kharagpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Khelarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 49 villages, including Agarpara, Bagberia, and Baishnabchak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khelarh Gram Panchayat
Khelarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agarpara |
| 2 | Bagberia |
| 3 | Baishnabchak |
| 4 | Balla |
| 5 | Banpatna |
| 6 | Benagaria |
| 7 | Benapur Chaita |
| 8 | Bhumjan |
| 9 | Brikabhanu Pur |
| 10 | Chitrapur |
| 11 | Dakshinnaraharipur |
| 12 | Darkhola |
| 13 | Debigeria |
| 14 | Dude |
| 15 | Gangadhar Pur |
| 16 | Gerebar |
| 17 | Gobradon |
| 18 | Hemtikri |
| 19 | Jadabpur |
| 20 | Jamjuri |
| 21 | Kalsigora |
| 22 | Kankuria |
| 23 | Kashijora |
| 24 | Kayetpur |
| 25 | Keshuria |
| 26 | Khelar |
| 27 | Kismatballa |
| 28 | Kuchiabhuluk |
| 29 | Nachna |
| 30 | Napitchak |
| 31 | Nischintapur |
| 32 | Parannagar |
| 33 | Prasadchak |
| 34 | Purbagaighata |
| 35 | Purbapratappur |
| 36 | Raghunathpur |
| 37 | Raipur |
| 38 | Ramnagar |
| 39 | Rathbar |
| 40 | Saraswatipur |
| 41 | Shandapur |
| 42 | Shankarachak |
| 43 | Shibanandapur |
| 44 | Shikharpari |
| 45 | Shyamraypur |
| 46 | Sikmikalsi Gerya |
| 47 | Tangachak |
| 48 | Tongagerya |
| 49 | Uttarbali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khelarh Gram Panchayat
Khelarh Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khelarh 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)
Kharagpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khelarh 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 Khelarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khelarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Khelarh Gram Panchayat located?
Khelarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kharagpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khelarh Gram Panchayat?
49 villages come under Khelarh Gram Panchayat: Agarpara, Bagberia, Baishnabchak, Balla, and Banpatna and 44 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khelarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Khelarh Gram Panchayat comes under Kharagpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khelarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khelarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Khelarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kharagpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khelarh Gram Panchayat?
Khelarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khelarh Gram Panchayat do?
Khelarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.