Payarapur Gram Panchayat, Sirampur-Uttarpara
Payarapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sirampur-Uttarpara Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Payarapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Belumilki (Ct), Chakpota Kharia (P), and Chapsara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Payarapur Gram Panchayat
Payarapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belumilki (Ct) |
| 2 | Chakpota Kharia (P) |
| 3 | Chapsara |
| 4 | Haridharpur (P) |
| 5 | Piarapur (P) |
| 6 | Uttar Rajyadharpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Payarapur Gram Panchayat
Payarapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Payarapur 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)
Sirampur-Uttarpara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Payarapur 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 Payarapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Payarapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Payarapur Gram Panchayat located?
Payarapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Sirampur-Uttarpara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Payarapur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Payarapur Gram Panchayat: Belumilki (Ct), Chakpota Kharia (P), Chapsara, Haridharpur (P), Piarapur (P), and Uttar Rajyadharpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Payarapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Payarapur Gram Panchayat comes under Sirampur-Uttarpara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Payarapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Payarapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Payarapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sirampur-Uttarpara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Payarapur Gram Panchayat?
Payarapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Payarapur Gram Panchayat do?
Payarapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.