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