Danga Gram Panchayat, Balurghat
Danga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Danga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 38 villages, including Atair, Badjasahar, and Bara Raghunathpur (P). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Danga Gram Panchayat
Danga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atair |
| 2 | Badjasahar |
| 3 | Bara Raghunathpur (P) |
| 4 | Belgharia |
| 5 | Bijoyshri |
| 6 | Chak Bakhar |
| 7 | Chak Bijoyshri |
| 8 | Chak Sridhar |
| 9 | Chaurapara |
| 10 | Danga |
| 11 | Debrabari |
| 12 | Dhaltara |
| 13 | Ekmail |
| 14 | Gopisahar |
| 15 | Gutin |
| 16 | Halida Danga |
| 17 | Hatiapara |
| 18 | Hatisala |
| 19 | Hazipur |
| 20 | Hossenpur (P) |
| 21 | Jangalpur |
| 22 | Kamalpukur |
| 23 | Keotsar |
| 24 | Kesabpur |
| 25 | Kodla |
| 26 | Krisnapur |
| 27 | Madhabpara |
| 28 | Mahinagar |
| 29 | Malancha |
| 30 | Mangalpur (P) |
| 31 | Paranpur |
| 32 | Paschim Raynagar |
| 33 | Ristara |
| 34 | Satihar |
| 35 | Satrai |
| 36 | Sirahi |
| 37 | Sonkair |
| 38 | Uchhakapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Danga Gram Panchayat
Danga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Danga 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)
Balurghat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Danga 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 Danga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Danga Gram Panchayat
Where is Danga Gram Panchayat located?
Danga Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Danga Gram Panchayat?
38 villages come under Danga Gram Panchayat: Atair, Badjasahar, Bara Raghunathpur (P), Belgharia, and Bijoyshri and 33 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Danga Gram Panchayat come under?
Danga Gram Panchayat comes under Balurghat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Danga Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Danga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Danga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balurghat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Danga Gram Panchayat?
Danga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Danga Gram Panchayat do?
Danga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.