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