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