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