Chunakhali Gram Panchayat, Basanti
Chunakhali is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Basanti Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Chunakhali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Baria, Bugulakhali, and Chunakhali. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chunakhali Gram Panchayat
Chunakhali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baria |
| 2 | Bugulakhali |
| 3 | Chunakhali |
| 4 | Purba Bayar Siong |
| 5 | Sachea Khali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chunakhali Gram Panchayat
Chunakhali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chunakhali 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)
Basanti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chunakhali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chunakhali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chunakhali Gram Panchayat
Where is Chunakhali Gram Panchayat located?
Chunakhali Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Basanti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chunakhali Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Chunakhali Gram Panchayat: Baria, Bugulakhali, Chunakhali, Purba Bayar Siong, and Sachea Khali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chunakhali Gram Panchayat come under?
Chunakhali Gram Panchayat comes under Basanti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Chunakhali Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chunakhali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chunakhali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basanti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chunakhali Gram Panchayat?
Chunakhali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chunakhali Gram Panchayat do?
Chunakhali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.