Kanki Gram Panchayat, Goalpokher - II
Kanki 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. Kanki Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Basatput, Chaugharia, and Dangi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanki Gram Panchayat
Kanki Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basatput |
| 2 | Chaugharia |
| 3 | Dangi |
| 4 | Deogaon |
| 5 | Hathipaon |
| 6 | Hatwar |
| 7 | Kanki |
| 8 | Mahishakhor |
| 9 | Majlispur |
| 10 | Manora |
| 11 | Matiari |
| 12 | Najarpur |
| 13 | Nayanagar |
| 14 | Pachim Lahil |
| 15 | Peazgaon |
| 16 | Sahaspur |
| 17 | Simulia |
| 18 | Suhia |
| 19 | Suhiasani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanki Gram Panchayat
Kanki Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanki 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 Kanki 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 Kanki Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanki Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanki Gram Panchayat located?
Kanki 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 Kanki Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Kanki Gram Panchayat: Basatput, Chaugharia, Dangi, Deogaon, and Hathipaon and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanki Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanki Gram Panchayat comes under Goalpokher - II Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanki Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanki Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kanki 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 Kanki Gram Panchayat?
Kanki Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanki Gram Panchayat do?
Kanki Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.