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