Chakaltore Gram Panchayat, Purulia-I
Chakaltore is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Chakaltore Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Amchuria, Bagdadi, and Chakaltor. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chakaltore Gram Panchayat
Chakaltore Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amchuria |
| 2 | Bagdadi |
| 3 | Chakaltor |
| 4 | Chandradi |
| 5 | Gopladi |
| 6 | Karamara |
| 7 | Matkumdi |
| 8 | Narradi |
| 9 | Phatepur |
| 10 | Suklara |
| 11 | Tamna |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chakaltore Gram Panchayat
Chakaltore Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chakaltore 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)
Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakaltore Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakaltore Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chakaltore Gram Panchayat
Where is Chakaltore Gram Panchayat located?
Chakaltore Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chakaltore Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Chakaltore Gram Panchayat: Amchuria, Bagdadi, Chakaltor, Chandradi, and Gopladi and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chakaltore Gram Panchayat come under?
Chakaltore Gram Panchayat comes under Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Chakaltore Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakaltore Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chakaltore Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Purulia-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chakaltore Gram Panchayat?
Chakaltore Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chakaltore Gram Panchayat do?
Chakaltore Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.