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