Araidanga Gram Panchayat, Ratua-Ii
Araidanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Araidanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Betahaek Barna, Gobarjana, and Jogigofa Bahadurpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Araidanga Gram Panchayat
Araidanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betahaek Barna |
| 2 | Gobarjana |
| 3 | Jogigofa Bahadurpur |
| 4 | Khutaha |
| 5 | Lokhra |
| 6 | Naoda |
| 7 | Nesta |
| 8 | Pirpur |
| 9 | Simla |
| 10 | Sultanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Araidanga Gram Panchayat
Araidanga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Araidanga 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)
Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Araidanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Araidanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Araidanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Araidanga Gram Panchayat located?
Araidanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Araidanga Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Araidanga Gram Panchayat: Betahaek Barna, Gobarjana, Jogigofa Bahadurpur, Khutaha, Lokhra, Naoda, Nesta, Pirpur, Simla, and Sultanpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Araidanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Araidanga Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Araidanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Araidanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Araidanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Araidanga Gram Panchayat?
Araidanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Araidanga Gram Panchayat do?
Araidanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.