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