Ellahabad Gram Panchayat, Bansihari
Ellahabad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bansihari Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Ellahabad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 36 villages, including Banipara, Barahara, and Baraharipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ellahabad Gram Panchayat
Ellahabad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banipara |
| 2 | Barahara |
| 3 | Baraharipur |
| 4 | Barajhara |
| 5 | Barakhair |
| 6 | Bataskuri |
| 7 | Bejebikair |
| 8 | Bhingaldaha |
| 9 | Chak Chandmukh |
| 10 | Chandipukur |
| 11 | Chhota Karai |
| 12 | Dakshingaon |
| 13 | Daudpur |
| 14 | Dhiltail |
| 15 | Dhumpara |
| 16 | Dhutura |
| 17 | Elahabad |
| 18 | Elankuri |
| 19 | Jagannathpur |
| 20 | Jaharpur |
| 21 | Jamar |
| 22 | Jasodapur |
| 23 | Karai |
| 24 | Mahadipur |
| 25 | Makrampur |
| 26 | Nandura |
| 27 | Naopara |
| 28 | Ojantor |
| 29 | Panthanpara |
| 30 | Sahananda |
| 31 | Sihal |
| 32 | Suripukur |
| 33 | Tikul |
| 34 | Uttar Amarpur |
| 35 | Uttar Daulatpur |
| 36 | Uttar Srirampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ellahabad Gram Panchayat
Ellahabad Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ellahabad 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)
Bansihari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ellahabad 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 Ellahabad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ellahabad Gram Panchayat
Where is Ellahabad Gram Panchayat located?
Ellahabad Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bansihari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ellahabad Gram Panchayat?
36 villages come under Ellahabad Gram Panchayat: Banipara, Barahara, Baraharipur, Barajhara, and Barakhair and 31 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ellahabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Ellahabad Gram Panchayat comes under Bansihari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Ellahabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ellahabad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ellahabad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bansihari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ellahabad Gram Panchayat?
Ellahabad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ellahabad Gram Panchayat do?
Ellahabad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.