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