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