Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat, Balagarh
Somra-Ii is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balagarh Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Baligari, Belgachhi, and Bhelurgari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat
Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baligari |
| 2 | Belgachhi |
| 3 | Bhelurgari |
| 4 | Debipur |
| 5 | Kanpara |
| 6 | Kolara |
| 7 | Masara |
| 8 | Muragari |
| 9 | Rajaipur |
| 10 | Somra |
| 11 | Sukharia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat
Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Somra-Ii 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)
Balagarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Somra-Ii 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 Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balagarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat: Baligari, Belgachhi, Bhelurgari, Debipur, and Kanpara and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Balagarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balagarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Somra-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.