Herampur Gram Panchayat, Raninagar-I
Herampur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raninagar-I Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Herampur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bishnupur, Chainpara, and Goas Kalikapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Herampur Gram Panchayat
Herampur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bishnupur |
| 2 | Chainpara |
| 3 | Goas Kalikapur |
| 4 | Herampur |
| 5 | Pratappur |
| 6 | Raipur |
| 7 | Sitanagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Herampur Gram Panchayat
Herampur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Herampur 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)
Raninagar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Herampur 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 Herampur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Herampur Gram Panchayat
Where is Herampur Gram Panchayat located?
Herampur Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raninagar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Herampur Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Herampur Gram Panchayat: Bishnupur, Chainpara, Goas Kalikapur, Herampur, Pratappur, Raipur, and Sitanagar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Herampur Gram Panchayat come under?
Herampur Gram Panchayat comes under Raninagar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Herampur Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Herampur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Herampur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raninagar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Herampur Gram Panchayat?
Herampur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Herampur Gram Panchayat do?
Herampur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.