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