Samjia Gram Panchayat, Kumarganj
Samjia 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. Samjia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Angina, Badangina, and Barait. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Samjia Gram Panchayat
Samjia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angina |
| 2 | Badangina |
| 3 | Barait |
| 4 | Basanti |
| 5 | Bhomar |
| 6 | Chak Jayanti |
| 7 | Chandipur |
| 8 | Daudpur |
| 9 | Dewan |
| 10 | Kanura |
| 11 | Katla |
| 12 | Katnapara |
| 13 | Krishnapur |
| 14 | Kutubpur |
| 15 | Majhian |
| 16 | Nabagram |
| 17 | Neona |
| 18 | Palashi |
| 19 | Panitara |
| 20 | Raynanda |
| 21 | Samjia |
| 22 | Subarnasahid |
| 23 | Sundarpur |
| 24 | Thalsama |
| 25 | Uttar Ramkrishnapur |
| 26 | Uttar Rusulpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Samjia Gram Panchayat
Samjia Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Samjia 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 Samjia 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 Samjia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Samjia Gram Panchayat
Where is Samjia Gram Panchayat located?
Samjia Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Samjia Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Samjia Gram Panchayat: Angina, Badangina, Barait, Basanti, and Bhomar and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Samjia Gram Panchayat come under?
Samjia Gram Panchayat comes under Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Samjia Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Samjia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Samjia 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 Samjia Gram Panchayat?
Samjia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Samjia Gram Panchayat do?
Samjia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.