Dighalgram Gram Panchayat, Indus
Dighalgram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Indus Panchayat Samiti and Bankura Zila Parishad. Dighalgram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bagalpur, Bahalalpur, and Baktarpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dighalgram Gram Panchayat
Dighalgram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagalpur |
| 2 | Bahalalpur |
| 3 | Baktarpur |
| 4 | Bamania |
| 5 | Bora Baikunthapur |
| 6 | Chandgram |
| 7 | Chhatra Khanda |
| 8 | Dighal Gram |
| 9 | Habishpur |
| 10 | Kenjera |
| 11 | Kishorkona |
| 12 | Kunjapur |
| 13 | Mamudpur |
| 14 | Naga Tentul |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dighalgram Gram Panchayat
Dighalgram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dighalgram 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)
Indus Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dighalgram 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 Dighalgram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dighalgram Gram Panchayat
Where is Dighalgram Gram Panchayat located?
Dighalgram Gram Panchayat is located in the Bankura district of West Bengal. It falls under the Indus Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dighalgram Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Dighalgram Gram Panchayat: Bagalpur, Bahalalpur, Baktarpur, Bamania, and Bora Baikunthapur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dighalgram Gram Panchayat come under?
Dighalgram Gram Panchayat comes under Indus Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bankura district.
Which District Panchayat does Dighalgram Gram Panchayat come under?
Bankura Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dighalgram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dighalgram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Indus Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bankura Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dighalgram Gram Panchayat?
Dighalgram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dighalgram Gram Panchayat do?
Dighalgram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.