Mahanad Gram Panchayat, Polba-Dadpur
Mahanad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Mahanad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Balichara, Dakshinpara, and Harmala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahanad Gram Panchayat
Mahanad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balichara |
| 2 | Dakshinpara |
| 3 | Harmala |
| 4 | Kagjipara |
| 5 | Kotalpara |
| 6 | Meghsar |
| 7 | Nagarpara |
| 8 | Paranchapur |
| 9 | Patna Bhairabpur |
| 10 | Ramnathpur |
| 11 | Sitala |
| 12 | Sudarsan |
| 13 | Uttar Dadpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahanad Gram Panchayat
Mahanad Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahanad 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)
Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahanad 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 Mahanad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahanad Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahanad Gram Panchayat located?
Mahanad Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahanad Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Mahanad Gram Panchayat: Balichara, Dakshinpara, Harmala, Kagjipara, and Kotalpara and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahanad Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahanad Gram Panchayat comes under Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahanad Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahanad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahanad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahanad Gram Panchayat?
Mahanad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahanad Gram Panchayat do?
Mahanad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.