Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat, Gazole
Raniganj-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gazole Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Adhna, Almaspur, and Bansbari. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat
Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adhna |
| 2 | Almaspur |
| 3 | Bansbari |
| 4 | Barabari |
| 5 | Bhabanikota |
| 6 | Bolbari |
| 7 | Chhayghati |
| 8 | Chhuti Kandar |
| 9 | Dakshin Naogram |
| 10 | Darapur |
| 11 | Dogharia |
| 12 | Hatinda |
| 13 | Jadupur |
| 14 | Kharibari |
| 15 | Malipara |
| 16 | Pail |
| 17 | Parahar |
| 18 | Raniganj |
| 19 | Sardarpur |
| 20 | Tanti Bari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat
Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raniganj-I 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)
Gazole Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raniganj-I 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 Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat located?
Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gazole Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat: Adhna, Almaspur, Bansbari, Barabari, and Bhabanikota and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat comes under Gazole Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gazole Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat?
Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat do?
Raniganj-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.