Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat, Magra Hat-I
Uttarkusum 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. Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bahir Gachhi, Barijpur (Ct), and Ghola Noapara (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat
Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahir Gachhi |
| 2 | Barijpur (Ct) |
| 3 | Ghola Noapara (Ct) |
| 4 | Jahangirgar |
| 5 | Keyakona |
| 6 | Payra Chali |
| 7 | Uttar Kusum (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat
Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Uttarkusum 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 Uttarkusum 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 Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat
Where is Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat located?
Uttarkusum 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 Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat: Bahir Gachhi, Barijpur (Ct), Ghola Noapara (Ct), Jahangirgar, Keyakona, Payra Chali, and Uttar Kusum (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat comes under Magra Hat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Uttarkusum 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 Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat?
Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat do?
Uttarkusum Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.