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