Chekya Gram Panchayat, Jhalda-Ii
Chekya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Chekya Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bara Hankol, Chatrani, and Chekya (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chekya Gram Panchayat
Chekya Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Hankol |
| 2 | Chatrani |
| 3 | Chekya (Ct) |
| 4 | Chhota Hankol |
| 5 | Chutukpiri |
| 6 | Kunrali |
| 7 | Oldi |
| 8 | Patrahatu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chekya Gram Panchayat
Chekya Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chekya 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)
Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chekya 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 Chekya Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chekya Gram Panchayat
Where is Chekya Gram Panchayat located?
Chekya Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chekya Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Chekya Gram Panchayat: Bara Hankol, Chatrani, Chekya (Ct), Chhota Hankol, Chutukpiri, Kunrali, Oldi, and Patrahatu.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chekya Gram Panchayat come under?
Chekya Gram Panchayat comes under Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Chekya Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chekya Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chekya Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhalda-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chekya Gram Panchayat?
Chekya Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chekya Gram Panchayat do?
Chekya Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.