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