Arandi-I Gram Panchayat, Arambagh
Arandi-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arambagh Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Arandi-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Arakul, Arandi, and Balai Chak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arandi-I Gram Panchayat
Arandi-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arakul |
| 2 | Arandi |
| 3 | Balai Chak |
| 4 | Bhandarhati |
| 5 | Chunait |
| 6 | Mandaran |
| 7 | Pratapnagar |
| 8 | Samta |
| 9 | Satmasa |
| 10 | Shitalpur |
| 11 | Takshal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arandi-I Gram Panchayat
Arandi-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arandi-I 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)
Arambagh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arandi-I 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 Arandi-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arandi-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Arandi-I Gram Panchayat located?
Arandi-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Arambagh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arandi-I Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Arandi-I Gram Panchayat: Arakul, Arandi, Balai Chak, Bhandarhati, and Chunait and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arandi-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Arandi-I Gram Panchayat comes under Arambagh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Arandi-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arandi-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Arandi-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Arambagh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arandi-I Gram Panchayat?
Arandi-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arandi-I Gram Panchayat do?
Arandi-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.