Pathra Gram Panchayat, Midnapore
Pathra 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. Pathra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Bajpara, Bargourangh, and Belpatari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pathra Gram Panchayat
Pathra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajpara |
| 2 | Bargourangh |
| 3 | Belpatari |
| 4 | Bhabaninagar |
| 5 | Binda Pathra |
| 6 | Bindaghaiat |
| 7 | Birpur |
| 8 | Chak Daulat |
| 9 | Chhutar Gerya |
| 10 | Dharmmpur |
| 11 | Gachhgerya |
| 12 | Gapainathpur |
| 13 | Jagul |
| 14 | Kakhua |
| 15 | Kalinagar |
| 16 | Kesui |
| 17 | Khaldangi |
| 18 | Mahatapnagar |
| 19 | Malida |
| 20 | Palasi |
| 21 | Paljagul |
| 22 | Pathra |
| 23 | Raghab Chak |
| 24 | Raghunathpur |
| 25 | Udaypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pathra Gram Panchayat
Pathra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pathra 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 Pathra 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 Pathra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pathra Gram Panchayat
Where is Pathra Gram Panchayat located?
Pathra Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Midnapore Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pathra Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Pathra Gram Panchayat: Bajpara, Bargourangh, Belpatari, Bhabaninagar, and Binda Pathra and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pathra Gram Panchayat come under?
Pathra Gram Panchayat comes under Midnapore Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Pathra Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pathra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pathra 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 Pathra Gram Panchayat?
Pathra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pathra Gram Panchayat do?
Pathra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.