Kumarganj Gram Panchayat, Goghat-Ii
Kumarganj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Kumarganj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Ambaula, Ashpur, and Balitakunda. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumarganj Gram Panchayat
Kumarganj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambaula |
| 2 | Ashpur |
| 3 | Balitakunda |
| 4 | Belun |
| 5 | Bhurkunda |
| 6 | Jharikhanda |
| 7 | Jitarpur |
| 8 | Kamala |
| 9 | Kotai |
| 10 | Kumarganj |
| 11 | Masidbera |
| 12 | Paschim Chakla |
| 13 | Pundahit |
| 14 | Punia |
| 15 | Purba Chakla |
| 16 | Rayan |
| 17 | Ria |
| 18 | Shalikona |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumarganj Gram Panchayat
Kumarganj Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumarganj 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumarganj 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 Kumarganj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumarganj Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumarganj Gram Panchayat located?
Kumarganj Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Goghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumarganj Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Kumarganj Gram Panchayat: Ambaula, Ashpur, Balitakunda, Belun, and Bhurkunda and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumarganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumarganj Gram Panchayat comes under Goghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumarganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumarganj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kumarganj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Goghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumarganj Gram Panchayat?
Kumarganj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumarganj Gram Panchayat do?
Kumarganj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.