Barasat Gram Panchayat, Ranaghat-I
Barasat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti and Nadia Zila Parishad. Barasat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bagrail, Bara Kulta, and Barasat (Og) (Part). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barasat Gram Panchayat
Barasat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagrail |
| 2 | Bara Kulta |
| 3 | Barasat (Og) (Part) |
| 4 | Bhaduri (Og) (Part) |
| 5 | Birnagar (P) |
| 6 | Chandan Daha |
| 7 | Gagrakhali |
| 8 | Gangni (Ct) |
| 9 | Jalkar Patuli |
| 10 | Mahishdanga (Og) (Part) |
| 11 | Mugrail |
| 12 | Taherpur (Og) (Part) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barasat Gram Panchayat
Barasat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barasat 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-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barasat 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 Barasat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barasat Gram Panchayat
Where is Barasat Gram Panchayat located?
Barasat Gram Panchayat is located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barasat Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Barasat Gram Panchayat: Bagrail, Bara Kulta, Barasat (Og) (Part), Bhaduri (Og) (Part), and Birnagar (P) and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barasat Gram Panchayat come under?
Barasat Gram Panchayat comes under Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nadia district.
Which District Panchayat does Barasat Gram Panchayat come under?
Nadia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barasat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barasat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nadia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barasat Gram Panchayat?
Barasat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barasat Gram Panchayat do?
Barasat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.