South Khanda Gram Panchayat, Patashpur-Ii
South Khanda 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. South Khanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 28 villages, including Agarbheri Benachal, Agraiya, and Ballavpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in South Khanda Gram Panchayat
South Khanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agarbheri Benachal |
| 2 | Agraiya |
| 3 | Ballavpur |
| 4 | Baman Bar |
| 5 | Baraudaypur |
| 6 | Batia |
| 7 | Bhairabdanri |
| 8 | Bhat Bar |
| 9 | Braja Kishorpur |
| 10 | Chak Aiman |
| 11 | Chak Batia |
| 12 | Chak Bhabani |
| 13 | Chak Mabarak |
| 14 | Chak Maruj |
| 15 | Chak Mathuri |
| 16 | Chhota Udaypur |
| 17 | Ghonga |
| 18 | Ghora Basan |
| 19 | Gopalpur |
| 20 | Hinchi Bar |
| 21 | Idalpur |
| 22 | Kalsi |
| 23 | Mallikpur |
| 24 | Patna |
| 25 | Sanut Khanda |
| 26 | Sukha Khola |
| 27 | Tippanna Basan |
| 28 | Uttarchounukh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for South Khanda Gram Panchayat
South Khanda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
South Khanda 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 South Khanda 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 South Khanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about South Khanda Gram Panchayat
Where is South Khanda Gram Panchayat located?
South Khanda 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 South Khanda Gram Panchayat?
28 villages come under South Khanda Gram Panchayat: Agarbheri Benachal, Agraiya, Ballavpur, Baman Bar, and Baraudaypur and 23 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does South Khanda Gram Panchayat come under?
South Khanda Gram Panchayat comes under Patashpur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does South Khanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for South Khanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. South Khanda 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 South Khanda Gram Panchayat?
South Khanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does South Khanda Gram Panchayat do?
South Khanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.