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