Chaukhali Gram Panchayat, Chandipur
Chaukhali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandipur Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Chaukhali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Atattar, Balibar, and Baroj. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chaukhali Gram Panchayat
Chaukhali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atattar |
| 2 | Balibar |
| 3 | Baroj |
| 4 | Batki Chak |
| 5 | Batnan |
| 6 | Burunda |
| 7 | Daulatpur(Bara) |
| 8 | Jahanabar Ist Part |
| 9 | Kotbar (Ct) |
| 10 | Kulapara |
| 11 | Kushalpur |
| 12 | Machhlandapur |
| 13 | Neturia |
| 14 | Rampur Ist Part |
| 15 | Sijua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chaukhali Gram Panchayat
Chaukhali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chaukhali 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)
Chandipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaukhali 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 Chaukhali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chaukhali Gram Panchayat
Where is Chaukhali Gram Panchayat located?
Chaukhali Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chandipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chaukhali Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Chaukhali Gram Panchayat: Atattar, Balibar, Baroj, Batki Chak, and Batnan and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chaukhali Gram Panchayat come under?
Chaukhali Gram Panchayat comes under Chandipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Chaukhali Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaukhali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chaukhali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chaukhali Gram Panchayat?
Chaukhali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chaukhali Gram Panchayat do?
Chaukhali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.