Kota Gram Panchayat, Ausgram-Ii
Kota is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ausgram-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Kota Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Balarampur, Dharala, and Gopalmath. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kota Gram Panchayat
Kota Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampur |
| 2 | Dharala |
| 3 | Gopalmath |
| 4 | Khandari |
| 5 | Kota Chandipur |
| 6 | Pondali |
| 7 | Raghunathpur |
| 8 | Ramnagar Chak |
| 9 | Shyamsundarpur |
| 10 | Sonai |
| 11 | Sonaiaima |
| 12 | Sonaiaima Purba |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kota Gram Panchayat
Kota Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kota 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)
Ausgram-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kota 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 Kota Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kota Gram Panchayat
Where is Kota Gram Panchayat located?
Kota Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ausgram-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kota Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kota Gram Panchayat: Balarampur, Dharala, Gopalmath, Khandari, and Kota Chandipur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kota Gram Panchayat come under?
Kota Gram Panchayat comes under Ausgram-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Kota Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kota Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kota Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ausgram-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kota Gram Panchayat?
Kota Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kota Gram Panchayat do?
Kota Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.