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