Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat, Tamluk
Nilkunthia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Tamluk Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Harasankar Khamarchak, Harashankar, and Harashankar Garkilla. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat
Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harasankar Khamarchak |
| 2 | Harashankar |
| 3 | Harashankar Garkilla |
| 4 | Kanthibar |
| 5 | Lohanda |
| 6 | Nilkanthia |
| 7 | Rajhati |
| 8 | Rasikpur |
| 9 | Sadichak |
| 10 | Salikadamodarpur |
| 11 | Tulia Jadubar |
| 12 | Uttar Bagnan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat
Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nilkunthia 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)
Tamluk Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nilkunthia 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 Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat
Where is Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat located?
Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Tamluk Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat: Harasankar Khamarchak, Harashankar, Harashankar Garkilla, Kanthibar, and Lohanda and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat come under?
Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat comes under Tamluk Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tamluk Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat?
Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat do?
Nilkunthia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.