Gokarni Gram Panchayat, Magra Hat-Ii
Gokarni is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Magra Hat-Ii Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Gokarni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Benipur, Ghanashyampur, and Gokarni. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gokarni Gram Panchayat
Gokarni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benipur |
| 2 | Ghanashyampur |
| 3 | Gokarni |
| 4 | Gotbaria |
| 5 | Maitir Hat |
| 6 | Ramchandranagar |
| 7 | Shyamnagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gokarni Gram Panchayat
Gokarni Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gokarni 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)
Magra Hat-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokarni 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 Gokarni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gokarni Gram Panchayat
Where is Gokarni Gram Panchayat located?
Gokarni Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Magra Hat-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gokarni Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Gokarni Gram Panchayat: Benipur, Ghanashyampur, Gokarni, Gotbaria, Maitir Hat, Ramchandranagar, and Shyamnagar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gokarni Gram Panchayat come under?
Gokarni Gram Panchayat comes under Magra Hat-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Gokarni Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gokarni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gokarni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Magra Hat-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gokarni Gram Panchayat?
Gokarni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gokarni Gram Panchayat do?
Gokarni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.