Kakra Gram Panchayat, Bhagawanpur-I
Kakra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Kakra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bar Kasimpur, Barur Bheri, and Betulia Bar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kakra Gram Panchayat
Kakra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bar Kasimpur |
| 2 | Barur Bheri |
| 3 | Betulia Bar |
| 4 | Dhaka Chora |
| 5 | Dhanda |
| 6 | Jana Danri |
| 7 | Kakra |
| 8 | Khamti |
| 9 | Tajpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kakra Gram Panchayat
Kakra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kakra 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)
Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakra 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 Kakra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kakra Gram Panchayat
Where is Kakra Gram Panchayat located?
Kakra Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kakra Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kakra Gram Panchayat: Bar Kasimpur, Barur Bheri, Betulia Bar, Dhaka Chora, Dhanda, Jana Danri, Kakra, Khamti, and Tajpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kakra Gram Panchayat come under?
Kakra Gram Panchayat comes under Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kakra Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kakra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kakra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kakra Gram Panchayat?
Kakra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kakra Gram Panchayat do?
Kakra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.