Akhna Gram Panchayat, Polba-Dadpur
Akhna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Akhna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Akna, Basudebbati, and Birpala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Akhna Gram Panchayat
Akhna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akna |
| 2 | Basudebbati |
| 3 | Birpala |
| 4 | Dalimba |
| 5 | Ekbalpur |
| 6 | Gopalnagar |
| 7 | Jot Kalidas |
| 8 | Kapashtikri |
| 9 | Kasemaligar |
| 10 | Khein |
| 11 | Malipara |
| 12 | Manipur |
| 13 | Meria |
| 14 | Prasadpur |
| 15 | Radhanagar |
| 16 | Sonatikri |
| 17 | Sultangachha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Akhna Gram Panchayat
Akhna Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Akhna 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)
Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Akhna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Akhna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Akhna Gram Panchayat
Where is Akhna Gram Panchayat located?
Akhna Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Akhna Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Akhna Gram Panchayat: Akna, Basudebbati, Birpala, Dalimba, and Ekbalpur and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Akhna Gram Panchayat come under?
Akhna Gram Panchayat comes under Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Akhna Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Akhna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Akhna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Akhna Gram Panchayat?
Akhna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Akhna Gram Panchayat do?
Akhna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.