Mandra Gram Panchayat, Dhaniakhali
Mandra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Mandra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Bajitpur, Chelua, and Dakshin Basudebpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mandra Gram Panchayat
Mandra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajitpur |
| 2 | Chelua |
| 3 | Dakshin Basudebpur |
| 4 | Dakshin Malikapur |
| 5 | Dhantikari |
| 6 | Gangarampur |
| 7 | Gauripur |
| 8 | Hariharpur |
| 9 | Jot Mahes |
| 10 | Kak Gachhi |
| 11 | Mandara |
| 12 | Nakira Para |
| 13 | Nalitajol |
| 14 | Parameswarpur |
| 15 | Pora Bazar |
| 16 | Purandarpur |
| 17 | Purbba Keshabpur |
| 18 | Sandhanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mandra Gram Panchayat
Mandra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mandra 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)
Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mandra 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 Mandra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mandra Gram Panchayat
Where is Mandra Gram Panchayat located?
Mandra Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mandra Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Mandra Gram Panchayat: Bajitpur, Chelua, Dakshin Basudebpur, Dakshin Malikapur, and Dhantikari and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mandra Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandra Gram Panchayat comes under Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Mandra Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mandra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mandra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhaniakhali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mandra Gram Panchayat?
Mandra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mandra Gram Panchayat do?
Mandra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.