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