Kalidaha Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Kalidaha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Kalidaha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Bhaluka, Bhatuikend, and Bholurdi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalidaha Gram Panchayat
Kalidaha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaluka |
| 2 | Bhatuikend |
| 3 | Bholurdi |
| 4 | Chhelia |
| 5 | Guhagara |
| 6 | Indrabil |
| 7 | Jagannathdi |
| 8 | Jiyalgoria |
| 9 | Kalidaha |
| 10 | Karanberia |
| 11 | Kelahi |
| 12 | Kharnni |
| 13 | Lohat |
| 14 | Mahulkoka |
| 15 | Manjhopra |
| 16 | Namo Panchmahuli |
| 17 | Namogora |
| 18 | Pathariagora |
| 19 | Rampur |
| 20 | Siada |
| 21 | Ulubera |
| 22 | Upar Panchmahuli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalidaha Gram Panchayat
Kalidaha Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalidaha 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalidaha 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 Kalidaha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalidaha Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalidaha Gram Panchayat located?
Kalidaha Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalidaha Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Kalidaha Gram Panchayat: Bhaluka, Bhatuikend, Bholurdi, Chhelia, and Guhagara and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalidaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalidaha Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalidaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalidaha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalidaha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalidaha Gram Panchayat?
Kalidaha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalidaha Gram Panchayat do?
Kalidaha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.