Khangdihi Gram Panchayat, Kolaghat
Khangdihi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kolaghat Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Khangdihi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baksitala, Gajai, and Kaji Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khangdihi Gram Panchayat
Khangdihi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baksitala |
| 2 | Gajai |
| 3 | Kaji Chak |
| 4 | Khanedihi |
| 5 | Kismat Khayra |
| 6 | Kulia |
| 7 | Madhabpur |
| 8 | Manoharpur |
| 9 | Manua |
| 10 | Nijkhayra |
| 11 | Purbba Saoraberya |
| 12 | Ramchandrapur |
| 13 | Ray Chak |
| 14 | Sajnagachhya |
| 15 | Sulani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khangdihi Gram Panchayat
Khangdihi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khangdihi 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)
Kolaghat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khangdihi 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 Khangdihi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khangdihi Gram Panchayat
Where is Khangdihi Gram Panchayat located?
Khangdihi Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kolaghat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khangdihi Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Khangdihi Gram Panchayat: Baksitala, Gajai, Kaji Chak, Khanedihi, and Kismat Khayra and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khangdihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Khangdihi Gram Panchayat comes under Kolaghat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khangdihi Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khangdihi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Khangdihi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kolaghat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khangdihi Gram Panchayat?
Khangdihi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khangdihi Gram Panchayat do?
Khangdihi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.