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