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