Gotan Gram Panchayat, Raina-Ii
Gotan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raina-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Gotan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Atapur, Baidyapur, and Barati. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gotan Gram Panchayat
Gotan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atapur |
| 2 | Baidyapur |
| 3 | Barati |
| 4 | Daminya |
| 5 | Gotan |
| 6 | Jashapur |
| 7 | Kamarhati |
| 8 | Kotshimul |
| 9 | Nizampur |
| 10 | Tailara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gotan Gram Panchayat
Gotan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gotan 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)
Raina-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gotan 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 Gotan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gotan Gram Panchayat
Where is Gotan Gram Panchayat located?
Gotan Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raina-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gotan Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Gotan Gram Panchayat: Atapur, Baidyapur, Barati, Daminya, Gotan, Jashapur, Kamarhati, Kotshimul, Nizampur, and Tailara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gotan Gram Panchayat come under?
Gotan Gram Panchayat comes under Raina-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Gotan Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gotan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gotan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raina-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gotan Gram Panchayat?
Gotan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gotan Gram Panchayat do?
Gotan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.