Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat, Ranaghat-Ii
Bahirgachi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ranaghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Nadia Zila Parishad. Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Andipur, Andipur Chak, and Bahirgachhi. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat
Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andipur |
| 2 | Andipur Chak |
| 3 | Bahirgachhi |
| 4 | Bhat Bhanga |
| 5 | Doluabari |
| 6 | Hatubhanga |
| 7 | Kalipur |
| 8 | Kamdanga |
| 9 | Kulgachhi Chak |
| 10 | Kulgachi |
| 11 | Petuapur |
| 12 | Shibchandrapur |
| 13 | Uttar Bishnupur |
| 14 | Uttar Rameshwarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat
Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bahirgachi 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 Bahirgachi 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 Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat
Where is Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat located?
Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat is located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ranaghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat: Andipur, Andipur Chak, Bahirgachhi, Bhat Bhanga, and Doluabari and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat come under?
Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat comes under Ranaghat-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nadia district.
Which District Panchayat does Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat come under?
Nadia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bahirgachi 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 Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat?
Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat do?
Bahirgachi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.