Bahira Gram Panchayat, Uluberia-I
Bahira is a Gram Panchayat located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Uluberia-I Panchayat Samiti and Howrah Zila Parishad. Bahira Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Amsa, Baggachha, and Bahira. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bahira Gram Panchayat
Bahira Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amsa |
| 2 | Baggachha |
| 3 | Bahira |
| 4 | Birpur |
| 5 | Damodarpur |
| 6 | Gharsalap |
| 7 | Gudar |
| 8 | Mahisali |
| 9 | Musapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bahira Gram Panchayat
Bahira Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bahira 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)
Uluberia-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahira Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahira Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bahira Gram Panchayat
Where is Bahira Gram Panchayat located?
Bahira Gram Panchayat is located in the Howrah district of West Bengal. It falls under the Uluberia-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bahira Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Bahira Gram Panchayat: Amsa, Baggachha, Bahira, Birpur, Damodarpur, Gharsalap, Gudar, Mahisali, and Musapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bahira Gram Panchayat come under?
Bahira Gram Panchayat comes under Uluberia-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Howrah district.
Which District Panchayat does Bahira Gram Panchayat come under?
Howrah Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahira Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bahira Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uluberia-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Howrah Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bahira Gram Panchayat?
Bahira Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bahira Gram Panchayat do?
Bahira Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.