Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat, Contai-Iii
Kanaidighi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Benyajhi, Bhaitgar, and Brahman Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat
Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benyajhi |
| 2 | Bhaitgar |
| 3 | Brahman Chak |
| 4 | Dewan Chak |
| 5 | Gangadhar Chak |
| 6 | Jagudas Bar |
| 7 | Kanaidighi |
| 8 | Mahesdasbar |
| 9 | Maheshdas Bar Baibartta Chak |
| 10 | Nachinda |
| 11 | Ukil Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat
Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanaidighi 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)
Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanaidighi 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 Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat located?
Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat: Benyajhi, Bhaitgar, Brahman Chak, Dewan Chak, and Gangadhar Chak and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat comes under Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Contai-Iii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat?
Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat do?
Kanaidighi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.