Salikotha Gram Panchayat, Dantan-I
Salikotha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Salikotha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Achkarbar, Asti, and Dakshin Arbana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Salikotha Gram Panchayat
Salikotha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achkarbar |
| 2 | Asti |
| 3 | Dakshin Arbana |
| 4 | Dobisa |
| 5 | Ekamalipur |
| 6 | Gazipur Kismat |
| 7 | Gazipur Patna |
| 8 | Karanji |
| 9 | Kuhura |
| 10 | Kunjapur |
| 11 | Menakapur |
| 12 | Mirzapur |
| 13 | Nagpara |
| 14 | Nanda Kapasia |
| 15 | Nek Batia |
| 16 | Paikbar |
| 17 | Raisima Uttar |
| 18 | Raypaikbar Uttar |
| 19 | Shalikota |
| 20 | Shara Shanka |
| 21 | Uttar Arbana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Salikotha Gram Panchayat
Salikotha Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Salikotha 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)
Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salikotha 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 Salikotha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Salikotha Gram Panchayat
Where is Salikotha Gram Panchayat located?
Salikotha Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Salikotha Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Salikotha Gram Panchayat: Achkarbar, Asti, Dakshin Arbana, Dobisa, and Ekamalipur and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Salikotha Gram Panchayat come under?
Salikotha Gram Panchayat comes under Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Salikotha Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Salikotha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Salikotha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dantan-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Salikotha Gram Panchayat?
Salikotha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Salikotha Gram Panchayat do?
Salikotha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.