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