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