Saptagram Gram Panchayat, Chinsurah-Magrah
Saptagram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chinsurah-Magrah Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Saptagram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bansberia (P), Bara Khejuria (Og), and Chak Banshberia (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Saptagram Gram Panchayat
Saptagram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bansberia (P) |
| 2 | Bara Khejuria (Og) |
| 3 | Chak Banshberia (Ct) |
| 4 | Chhota Khejuria |
| 5 | Dingalhat |
| 6 | Namajghar |
| 7 | Saptagram |
| 8 | Shankhanagar (Ct) |
| 9 | Tegharia |
| 10 | Trish Bigha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Saptagram Gram Panchayat
Saptagram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Saptagram 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)
Chinsurah-Magrah Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saptagram 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 Saptagram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Saptagram Gram Panchayat
Where is Saptagram Gram Panchayat located?
Saptagram Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chinsurah-Magrah Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Saptagram Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Saptagram Gram Panchayat: Bansberia (P), Bara Khejuria (Og), Chak Banshberia (Ct), Chhota Khejuria, Dingalhat, Namajghar, Saptagram, Shankhanagar (Ct), Tegharia, and Trish Bigha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Saptagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Saptagram Gram Panchayat comes under Chinsurah-Magrah Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Saptagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Saptagram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Saptagram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chinsurah-Magrah Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Saptagram Gram Panchayat?
Saptagram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Saptagram Gram Panchayat do?
Saptagram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.