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