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