Goai Gram Panchayat, Katwa-I
Goai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Goai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bandra, Goai, and Jajigram. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Goai Gram Panchayat
Goai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandra |
| 2 | Goai |
| 3 | Jajigram |
| 4 | Kesia (P) |
| 5 | Parulia |
| 6 | Rautara |
| 7 | Shrisuruvra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Goai Gram Panchayat
Goai Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Goai 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)
Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goai 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 Goai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Goai Gram Panchayat
Where is Goai Gram Panchayat located?
Goai Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Goai Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Goai Gram Panchayat: Bandra, Goai, Jajigram, Kesia (P), Parulia, Rautara, and Shrisuruvra.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Goai Gram Panchayat come under?
Goai Gram Panchayat comes under Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Goai Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Goai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katwa-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Goai Gram Panchayat?
Goai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Goai Gram Panchayat do?
Goai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.