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