Beniagram Gram Panchayat, Farakka
Beniagram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Farakka Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Beniagram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Andhua, Asua, and Baikunthapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Beniagram Gram Panchayat
Beniagram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andhua |
| 2 | Asua |
| 3 | Baikunthapur |
| 4 | Benia Gram (Ct) |
| 5 | Farakka Barrage Township (Ct) |
| 6 | Fatepur |
| 7 | Hosenpur |
| 8 | Jafar Ganj |
| 9 | Kashinagar |
| 10 | Kendua |
| 11 | Sahanagar |
| 12 | Samaspur |
| 13 | Sri Rampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Beniagram Gram Panchayat
Beniagram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Beniagram 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)
Farakka Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Beniagram 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 Beniagram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Beniagram Gram Panchayat
Where is Beniagram Gram Panchayat located?
Beniagram Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Farakka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Beniagram Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Beniagram Gram Panchayat: Andhua, Asua, Baikunthapur, Benia Gram (Ct), and Farakka Barrage Township (Ct) and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Beniagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Beniagram Gram Panchayat comes under Farakka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Beniagram Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Beniagram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Beniagram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Farakka Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Beniagram Gram Panchayat?
Beniagram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Beniagram Gram Panchayat do?
Beniagram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.