Gokulpur Gram Panchayat, Patashpur-I
Gokulpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Gokulpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Ajodhyapur, Amarpur, and Argara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gokulpur Gram Panchayat
Gokulpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajodhyapur |
| 2 | Amarpur |
| 3 | Argara |
| 4 | Aymabar Barya |
| 5 | Basudebpur |
| 6 | Bishwanathpur |
| 7 | Gokulpur |
| 8 | Hajipur |
| 9 | Kallubar |
| 10 | Kanakpur |
| 11 | Khari Gerya |
| 12 | Mahespur |
| 13 | Pusha |
| 14 | Tapinda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gokulpur Gram Panchayat
Gokulpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gokulpur 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)
Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokulpur 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 Gokulpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gokulpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Gokulpur Gram Panchayat located?
Gokulpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gokulpur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Gokulpur Gram Panchayat: Ajodhyapur, Amarpur, Argara, Aymabar Barya, and Basudebpur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gokulpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gokulpur Gram Panchayat comes under Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Gokulpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokulpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gokulpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gokulpur Gram Panchayat?
Gokulpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gokulpur Gram Panchayat do?
Gokulpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.