Patriram Gram Panchayat, Balurghat
Patriram 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. Patriram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bidaypur, Chak Manipur, and Chakhay. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patriram Gram Panchayat
Patriram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bidaypur |
| 2 | Chak Manipur |
| 3 | Chakhay |
| 4 | Faridpur |
| 5 | Jhapursi |
| 6 | Lakshmipur |
| 7 | Majhian |
| 8 | Manail |
| 9 | Mathurapur |
| 10 | Parmanipur |
| 11 | Patiram |
| 12 | Pollapara |
| 13 | Uttar Roypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patriram Gram Panchayat
Patriram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patriram 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 Patriram 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 Patriram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patriram Gram Panchayat
Where is Patriram Gram Panchayat located?
Patriram Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balurghat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patriram Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Patriram Gram Panchayat: Bidaypur, Chak Manipur, Chakhay, Faridpur, and Jhapursi and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patriram Gram Panchayat come under?
Patriram Gram Panchayat comes under Balurghat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Patriram Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patriram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Patriram 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 Patriram Gram Panchayat?
Patriram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patriram Gram Panchayat do?
Patriram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.