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