Betkundu Gram Panchayat, Mahishadal
Betkundu is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mahishadal Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Betkundu Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Badur, Betkundu, and Bhanga Gara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Betkundu Gram Panchayat
Betkundu Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badur |
| 2 | Betkundu |
| 3 | Bhanga Gara |
| 4 | Deulpota |
| 5 | Dhamait Nagar |
| 6 | Dharmapur |
| 7 | Gopal Chak |
| 8 | Hirarampur |
| 9 | Ichhapur |
| 10 | Jagatpur |
| 11 | Shuklalpur |
| 12 | Tentul Berya |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Betkundu Gram Panchayat
Betkundu Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Betkundu 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)
Mahishadal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Betkundu 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 Betkundu Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Betkundu Gram Panchayat
Where is Betkundu Gram Panchayat located?
Betkundu Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mahishadal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Betkundu Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Betkundu Gram Panchayat: Badur, Betkundu, Bhanga Gara, Deulpota, and Dhamait Nagar and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Betkundu Gram Panchayat come under?
Betkundu Gram Panchayat comes under Mahishadal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Betkundu Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Betkundu Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Betkundu Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mahishadal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Betkundu Gram Panchayat?
Betkundu Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Betkundu Gram Panchayat do?
Betkundu Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.