Chanak Gram Panchayat, Mangolkote
Chanak is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Chanak Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Balidanga, Baruipara, and Chak Parag. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chanak Gram Panchayat
Chanak Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balidanga |
| 2 | Baruipara |
| 3 | Chak Parag |
| 4 | Chanak |
| 5 | Gobindapur |
| 6 | Gopalbera |
| 7 | Jalpara |
| 8 | Jayrampur |
| 9 | Kalaipara |
| 10 | Krishnapur |
| 11 | Mallikpur |
| 12 | Nawapara Irsanda |
| 13 | Palpara |
| 14 | Ramnagar |
| 15 | Salanda |
| 16 | Sarangapur |
| 17 | Sarulia |
| 18 | Ujirpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chanak Gram Panchayat
Chanak Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chanak 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)
Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chanak 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 Chanak Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chanak Gram Panchayat
Where is Chanak Gram Panchayat located?
Chanak Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chanak Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Chanak Gram Panchayat: Balidanga, Baruipara, Chak Parag, Chanak, and Gobindapur and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chanak Gram Panchayat come under?
Chanak Gram Panchayat comes under Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Chanak Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chanak Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chanak Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chanak Gram Panchayat?
Chanak Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chanak Gram Panchayat do?
Chanak Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.