Baligram Gram Panchayat, Bhagabangola-Ii
Baligram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagabangola-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Baligram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Anupnagar, Baligram, and Balijana. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baligram Gram Panchayat
Baligram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anupnagar |
| 2 | Baligram |
| 3 | Balijana |
| 4 | Boalia |
| 5 | Dhwajamat |
| 6 | Jhikra |
| 7 | Jibanpur |
| 8 | Jogopur |
| 9 | Kalyan Nagar |
| 10 | Kamal Chak |
| 11 | Kamari |
| 12 | Khagjana |
| 13 | Mehadipur |
| 14 | Nandanpur |
| 15 | Rajabati |
| 16 | Rajapur |
| 17 | Ranitala |
| 18 | Sahari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baligram Gram Panchayat
Baligram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baligram 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)
Bhagabangola-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baligram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baligram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baligram Gram Panchayat
Where is Baligram Gram Panchayat located?
Baligram Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagabangola-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baligram Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Baligram Gram Panchayat: Anupnagar, Baligram, Balijana, Boalia, and Dhwajamat and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baligram Gram Panchayat come under?
Baligram Gram Panchayat comes under Bhagabangola-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Baligram Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baligram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Baligram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhagabangola-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baligram Gram Panchayat?
Baligram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baligram Gram Panchayat do?
Baligram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.