Baratala Gram Panchayat, Khejuri-Ii
Baratala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Baratala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Baratala, Mada Khali, and Maldaha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baratala Gram Panchayat
Baratala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baratala |
| 2 | Mada Khali |
| 3 | Maldaha |
| 4 | Pankhai |
| 5 | Pirijpur |
| 6 | Ram Chak |
| 7 | Serkhan Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baratala Gram Panchayat
Baratala Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baratala 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)
Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baratala 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 Baratala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baratala Gram Panchayat
Where is Baratala Gram Panchayat located?
Baratala Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baratala Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Baratala Gram Panchayat: Baratala, Mada Khali, Maldaha, Pankhai, Pirijpur, Ram Chak, and Serkhan Chak.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baratala Gram Panchayat come under?
Baratala Gram Panchayat comes under Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Baratala Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baratala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Baratala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khejuri-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baratala Gram Panchayat?
Baratala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baratala Gram Panchayat do?
Baratala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.