Kalighat Gram Panchayat, Diglipur
Kalighat is a Gram Panchayat located in the North And Middle Andaman district of Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It falls under the Diglipur Block Panchayat and North And Middle Andaman Zila Parishad. Kalighat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Jagannath Dera (Rv), Kalighat (Rv), and Nischintapur (Rv). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalighat Gram Panchayat
Kalighat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jagannath Dera (Rv) |
| 2 | Kalighat (Rv) |
| 3 | Nischintapur (Rv) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalighat Gram Panchayat
Kalighat Gram Panchayat is part of Andaman And Nicobar Islands's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalighat 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)
Diglipur Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalighat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
North And Middle Andaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalighat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalighat Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalighat Gram Panchayat located?
Kalighat Gram Panchayat is located in the North And Middle Andaman district of Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It falls under the Diglipur Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kalighat Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Kalighat Gram Panchayat: Jagannath Dera (Rv), Kalighat (Rv), and Nischintapur (Rv).
Which Block Panchayat does Kalighat Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalighat Gram Panchayat comes under Diglipur Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North And Middle Andaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalighat Gram Panchayat come under?
North And Middle Andaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalighat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andaman And Nicobar Islands have?
Andaman And Nicobar Islands follows a three-tier structure. Kalighat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Diglipur Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and North And Middle Andaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalighat Gram Panchayat?
Kalighat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalighat Gram Panchayat do?
Kalighat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.