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