Khar Gram Panchayat, Patashpur-Ii
Khar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Patashpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Khar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baharda, Barbatia, and Buran. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khar Gram Panchayat
Khar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baharda |
| 2 | Barbatia |
| 3 | Buran |
| 4 | Chaksrihari |
| 5 | Gangasagar |
| 6 | Girisha |
| 7 | Katnadighi |
| 8 | Khar |
| 9 | Manpur |
| 10 | Muradpur |
| 11 | Mustaphapur |
| 12 | Nonakourda |
| 13 | Paschimsai |
| 14 | Raghunathpur |
| 15 | Ratanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khar Gram Panchayat
Khar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khar 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)
Patashpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khar 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 Khar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khar Gram Panchayat
Where is Khar Gram Panchayat located?
Khar Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Patashpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khar Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Khar Gram Panchayat: Baharda, Barbatia, Buran, Chaksrihari, and Gangasagar and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khar Gram Panchayat come under?
Khar Gram Panchayat comes under Patashpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Khar Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Khar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patashpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khar Gram Panchayat?
Khar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khar Gram Panchayat do?
Khar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.