Bhastara Gram Panchayat, Dhaniakhali
Bhastara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Bhastara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Akabpur, Alipur, and Barul. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhastara Gram Panchayat
Bhastara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akabpur |
| 2 | Alipur |
| 3 | Barul |
| 4 | Basipur |
| 5 | Bhastara |
| 6 | Bhotar |
| 7 | Ghoshla |
| 8 | Gopikantapur |
| 9 | Jolkul |
| 10 | Masuria |
| 11 | Purbba Gopinathpur |
| 12 | Sheapur |
| 13 | Sonajol |
| 14 | Uttar Abhirampur |
| 15 | Uttar Fatepur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhastara Gram Panchayat
Bhastara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhastara 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)
Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhastara 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 Bhastara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhastara Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhastara Gram Panchayat located?
Bhastara Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhastara Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Bhastara Gram Panchayat: Akabpur, Alipur, Barul, Basipur, and Bhastara and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhastara Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhastara Gram Panchayat comes under Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhastara Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhastara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhastara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhastara Gram Panchayat?
Bhastara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhastara Gram Panchayat do?
Bhastara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.