Baharal Gram Panchayat, Ratua-I
Baharal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Baharal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Arazi Balarampur, Arazi Raghabbati, and Atgama Balarampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baharal Gram Panchayat
Baharal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arazi Balarampur |
| 2 | Arazi Raghabbati |
| 3 | Atgama Balarampur |
| 4 | Baharal |
| 5 | Bakhra |
| 6 | Balarampur |
| 7 | Balarampur Diara |
| 8 | Baniabati |
| 9 | Dakshin Durgapur |
| 10 | Darbasini |
| 11 | Faridpur |
| 12 | Jot Lachhmi |
| 13 | Kasba |
| 14 | Purba Radhanagar |
| 15 | Purbba Kamalpur |
| 16 | Raghabbati |
| 17 | Ramchak |
| 18 | Sahapur |
| 19 | Shibrampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baharal Gram Panchayat
Baharal Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baharal 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-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baharal 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 Baharal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baharal Gram Panchayat
Where is Baharal Gram Panchayat located?
Baharal Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baharal Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Baharal Gram Panchayat: Arazi Balarampur, Arazi Raghabbati, Atgama Balarampur, Baharal, and Bakhra and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baharal Gram Panchayat come under?
Baharal Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Baharal Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baharal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Baharal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baharal Gram Panchayat?
Baharal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baharal Gram Panchayat do?
Baharal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.