Horkhali Gram Panchayat, Sutahata
Horkhali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sutahata Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Horkhali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Ataphala, Bahardab Char, and Begunbere. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Horkhali Gram Panchayat
Horkhali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ataphala |
| 2 | Bahardab Char |
| 3 | Begunbere |
| 4 | Dundipur |
| 5 | Durbbabere |
| 6 | Fatepur |
| 7 | Finga |
| 8 | Golap Chak |
| 9 | Gouragapur |
| 10 | Horkhali |
| 11 | Parbbatipur |
| 12 | Tajnagar |
| 13 | Tajpur |
| 14 | Uttar Basulia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Horkhali Gram Panchayat
Horkhali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Horkhali 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)
Sutahata Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Horkhali 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 Horkhali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Horkhali Gram Panchayat
Where is Horkhali Gram Panchayat located?
Horkhali Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sutahata Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Horkhali Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Horkhali Gram Panchayat: Ataphala, Bahardab Char, Begunbere, Dundipur, and Durbbabere and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Horkhali Gram Panchayat come under?
Horkhali Gram Panchayat comes under Sutahata Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Horkhali Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Horkhali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Horkhali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sutahata Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Horkhali Gram Panchayat?
Horkhali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Horkhali Gram Panchayat do?
Horkhali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.