Chakulia Gram Panchayat, Goalpokher - II
Chakulia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goalpokher - II Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Chakulia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Andharia, Baligora, and Bara Pokharia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chakulia Gram Panchayat
Chakulia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andharia |
| 2 | Baligora |
| 3 | Bara Pokharia |
| 4 | Bara Shikarpur |
| 5 | Beharia |
| 6 | Bhuindhar |
| 7 | Birran |
| 8 | Chakalia |
| 9 | Dhakania |
| 10 | Gerua |
| 11 | Ghordhappa |
| 12 | Gochhra |
| 13 | Haripur |
| 14 | Kahata |
| 15 | Kaliara |
| 16 | Kariat |
| 17 | Majra |
| 18 | Mathura |
| 19 | Pataura |
| 20 | Pipla |
| 21 | Pirdauli |
| 22 | Puar |
| 23 | Urpi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chakulia Gram Panchayat
Chakulia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chakulia 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)
Goalpokher - II Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakulia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakulia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chakulia Gram Panchayat
Where is Chakulia Gram Panchayat located?
Chakulia Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goalpokher - II Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chakulia Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Chakulia Gram Panchayat: Andharia, Baligora, Bara Pokharia, Bara Shikarpur, and Beharia and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chakulia Gram Panchayat come under?
Chakulia Gram Panchayat comes under Goalpokher - II Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Chakulia Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakulia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chakulia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goalpokher - II Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chakulia Gram Panchayat?
Chakulia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chakulia Gram Panchayat do?
Chakulia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.