Goghat Gram Panchayat, Goghat-I
Goghat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goghat-I Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Goghat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Amadpur, Bamunia, and Bhabadighi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Goghat Gram Panchayat
Goghat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amadpur |
| 2 | Bamunia |
| 3 | Bhabadighi |
| 4 | Brahmangram |
| 5 | Buintya |
| 6 | Dahiakanda |
| 7 | Goghat |
| 8 | Gopalbati |
| 9 | Janakiballabhpur |
| 10 | Kamche |
| 11 | Kantali |
| 12 | Khanati |
| 13 | Kurmana |
| 14 | Madanmohanpur |
| 15 | Nabasan |
| 16 | Sunia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Goghat Gram Panchayat
Goghat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Goghat 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)
Goghat-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goghat 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 Goghat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Goghat Gram Panchayat
Where is Goghat Gram Panchayat located?
Goghat Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goghat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Goghat Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Goghat Gram Panchayat: Amadpur, Bamunia, Bhabadighi, Brahmangram, and Buintya and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Goghat Gram Panchayat come under?
Goghat Gram Panchayat comes under Goghat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Goghat Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Goghat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Goghat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goghat-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Goghat Gram Panchayat?
Goghat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Goghat Gram Panchayat do?
Goghat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.