Mahata Gram Panchayat, Bhatar
Mahata 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. Mahata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Banagram, Basatpur, and Berana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahata Gram Panchayat
Mahata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banagram |
| 2 | Basatpur |
| 3 | Berana |
| 4 | Dangsara |
| 5 | Daura |
| 6 | Debpur |
| 7 | Jaladgram |
| 8 | Jharul |
| 9 | Kanpur |
| 10 | Mahata |
| 11 | Nuta |
| 12 | Orgram |
| 13 | Poalkura |
| 14 | Ramchandrapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahata Gram Panchayat
Mahata Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahata 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 Mahata 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 Mahata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahata Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahata Gram Panchayat located?
Mahata Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhatar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahata Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Mahata Gram Panchayat: Banagram, Basatpur, Berana, Dangsara, and Daura and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahata Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahata Gram Panchayat comes under Bhatar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahata Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahata 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 Mahata Gram Panchayat?
Mahata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahata Gram Panchayat do?
Mahata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.