Kotbarh Gram Panchayat, Bhagawanpur-I
Kotbarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Kotbarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Ashutia, Balaram Chak, and Bhairabi Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotbarh Gram Panchayat
Kotbarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ashutia |
| 2 | Balaram Chak |
| 3 | Bhairabi Chak |
| 4 | Chara Bar |
| 5 | Chara Bar |
| 6 | Chau Dunia |
| 7 | Dalbar |
| 8 | Dayal Chak |
| 9 | Deuri Bar |
| 10 | Dwarika Chak |
| 11 | Gumkia |
| 12 | Kalaberia |
| 13 | Kotbar |
| 14 | Manoharpur |
| 15 | Nelua |
| 16 | Nishkini |
| 17 | Purbba Radhapur |
| 18 | Ram Chak |
| 19 | Shakrullapur |
| 20 | Shyam Chak |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotbarh Gram Panchayat
Kotbarh Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotbarh 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)
Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotbarh 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 Kotbarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotbarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotbarh Gram Panchayat located?
Kotbarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotbarh Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Kotbarh Gram Panchayat: Ashutia, Balaram Chak, Bhairabi Chak, Chara Bar, and Chara Bar and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotbarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotbarh Gram Panchayat comes under Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotbarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotbarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kotbarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhagawanpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotbarh Gram Panchayat?
Kotbarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotbarh Gram Panchayat do?
Kotbarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.