Dhaban Gram Panchayat, Chhatna

Dhaban is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Dhaban Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Asurabad, Bankati, and Bhabanipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Dhaban Gram Panchayat

Dhaban Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Asurabad
2Bankati
3Bhabanipur
4Bhanrarber
5Bhelani
6Dhaban
7Gailabad
8Gairaabad
9Gopinathdihi
10Jalhari
11Jamthol
12Jorthol
13Kendbede
14Khabanigoparpur
15Kumirdoha
16Namabad
17Narashol
18Phulberya
19Radhaballavpur
20Raibandh
21Rampur
22Sanpura
23Sidhaberia
24Taljharia
25Upargara

Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhaban Gram Panchayat

Dhaban Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Dhaban 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)

Chhatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhaban Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhaban Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Dhaban Gram Panchayat

Where is Dhaban Gram Panchayat located?

Dhaban Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chhatna Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Dhaban Gram Panchayat?

25 villages come under Dhaban Gram Panchayat: Asurabad, Bankati, Bhabanipur, Bhanrarber, and Bhelani and 20 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhaban Gram Panchayat come under?

Dhaban Gram Panchayat comes under Chhatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.

Which District Panchayat does Dhaban Gram Panchayat come under?

Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhaban Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dhaban Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chhatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Dhaban Gram Panchayat?

Dhaban Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Dhaban Gram Panchayat do?

Dhaban Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.