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