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