Kakharda Gram Panchayat, Shahid Matangini
Kakharda 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. Kakharda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Alinan, Barsiuri, and Belun. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kakharda Gram Panchayat
Kakharda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alinan |
| 2 | Barsiuri |
| 3 | Belun |
| 4 | Dumra |
| 5 | Hogla |
| 6 | Jashomantapur |
| 7 | Kakharda |
| 8 | Kanktya |
| 9 | Saira |
| 10 | Shirui |
| 11 | Soya Dighi |
| 12 | Soya Dighichar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kakharda Gram Panchayat
Kakharda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kakharda 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 Kakharda 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 Kakharda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kakharda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kakharda Gram Panchayat located?
Kakharda 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 Kakharda Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kakharda Gram Panchayat: Alinan, Barsiuri, Belun, Dumra, and Hogla and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kakharda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kakharda Gram Panchayat comes under Shahid Matangini Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kakharda Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakharda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kakharda 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 Kakharda Gram Panchayat?
Kakharda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kakharda Gram Panchayat do?
Kakharda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.