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