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