Bhado Gram Panchayat, Ratua-I
Bhado is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Bhado Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bahirkap, Balia Binodpur, and Bangshipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhado Gram Panchayat
Bhado Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahirkap |
| 2 | Balia Binodpur |
| 3 | Bangshipur |
| 4 | Bhado |
| 5 | Bihari |
| 6 | Bishal Gokulpur |
| 7 | Chandipur |
| 8 | Daudpur |
| 9 | Dotal |
| 10 | Jagannathpur |
| 11 | Naokaram |
| 12 | Rampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhado Gram Panchayat
Bhado Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhado 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 Bhado 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 Bhado Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhado Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhado Gram Panchayat located?
Bhado Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhado Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Bhado Gram Panchayat: Bahirkap, Balia Binodpur, Bangshipur, Bhado, and Bihari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhado Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhado Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhado Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhado Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhado 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 Bhado Gram Panchayat?
Bhado Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhado Gram Panchayat do?
Bhado Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.