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