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