Dhalhara Gram Panchayat, Shahid Matangini
Dhalhara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Dhalhara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Astara, Bamanara, and Barkhoskana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhalhara Gram Panchayat
Dhalhara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astara |
| 2 | Bamanara |
| 3 | Barkhoskana |
| 4 | Biswas |
| 5 | Century Char |
| 6 | Chandramer |
| 7 | Char Chandramer |
| 8 | Coronation Char |
| 9 | Kashipur |
| 10 | Khanda Gram |
| 11 | Khoskana |
| 12 | Khostikri |
| 13 | Mathori |
| 14 | Narayandari |
| 15 | Naya Basan |
| 16 | Uttar Dhalhara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhalhara Gram Panchayat
Dhalhara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhalhara 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)
Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhalhara 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 Dhalhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhalhara Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhalhara Gram Panchayat located?
Dhalhara Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhalhara Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Dhalhara Gram Panchayat: Astara, Bamanara, Barkhoskana, Biswas, and Century Char and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhalhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhalhara Gram Panchayat comes under Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhalhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhalhara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dhalhara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhalhara Gram Panchayat?
Dhalhara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhalhara Gram Panchayat do?
Dhalhara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.