Batun Gram Panchayat, Kumarganj
Batun is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Batun Gram Panchayat covers a total of 29 villages, including Abail, Ajhair, and Anarpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Batun Gram Panchayat
Batun Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abail |
| 2 | Ajhair |
| 3 | Anarpur |
| 4 | Banshra |
| 5 | Bansipur |
| 6 | Batun |
| 7 | Bhakla |
| 8 | Chak-Ajhair |
| 9 | Chak-Bansi |
| 10 | Chakali |
| 11 | Chandmoua |
| 12 | Dakshin Keshabpur |
| 13 | Gopalpur |
| 14 | Gunsi |
| 15 | Kaitara |
| 16 | Khandara |
| 17 | Krisnagar |
| 18 | Kuraldanga |
| 19 | Madhabpur |
| 20 | Nahara |
| 21 | Paikpara |
| 22 | Pasoya |
| 23 | Radhakrishnpur |
| 24 | Raghunathpur |
| 25 | Safarpur |
| 26 | Saidpur |
| 27 | Serpur |
| 28 | Telain |
| 29 | Uzirpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Batun Gram Panchayat
Batun Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Batun 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)
Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batun Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batun Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Batun Gram Panchayat
Where is Batun Gram Panchayat located?
Batun Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Batun Gram Panchayat?
29 villages come under Batun Gram Panchayat: Abail, Ajhair, Anarpur, Banshra, and Bansipur and 24 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Batun Gram Panchayat come under?
Batun Gram Panchayat comes under Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Batun Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Batun Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Batun Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Batun Gram Panchayat?
Batun Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Batun Gram Panchayat do?
Batun Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.