Belkash Gram Panchayat, Burdwan-I
Belkash is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Burdwan-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Belkash Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Baharpur, Belkash, and Birutikri. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Belkash Gram Panchayat
Belkash Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baharpur |
| 2 | Belkash |
| 3 | Birutikri |
| 4 | Bongpur (P) |
| 5 | Chandul |
| 6 | Fakirpur |
| 7 | Goda (P) (Ct) |
| 8 | Idilpur (P) |
| 9 | Isufabad |
| 10 | Jhinguti |
| 11 | Kanchannarar (P) |
| 12 | Kasimpur |
| 13 | Katrapota (P) |
| 14 | Khargeswar (P) |
| 15 | Matial |
| 16 | Nababhat |
| 17 | Nala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Belkash Gram Panchayat
Belkash Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Belkash 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)
Burdwan-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Belkash Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Belkash Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Belkash Gram Panchayat
Where is Belkash Gram Panchayat located?
Belkash Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Burdwan-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Belkash Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Belkash Gram Panchayat: Baharpur, Belkash, Birutikri, Bongpur (P), and Chandul and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Belkash Gram Panchayat come under?
Belkash Gram Panchayat comes under Burdwan-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Belkash Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Belkash Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Belkash Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Burdwan-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Belkash Gram Panchayat?
Belkash Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Belkash Gram Panchayat do?
Belkash Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.