Kaliganj Gram Panchayat, Kaliganj
Kaliganj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliganj Panchayat Samiti and Nadia Zila Parishad. Kaliganj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bara Kulberia, Chak Khidirpur, and Chapai. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kaliganj Gram Panchayat
Kaliganj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Kulberia |
| 2 | Chak Khidirpur |
| 3 | Chapai |
| 4 | Chapra |
| 5 | Char Gopalpur |
| 6 | Char Lakhuria |
| 7 | Char Manikdihi |
| 8 | Char Serpur |
| 9 | Erardanga |
| 10 | Jot Mahesh |
| 11 | Kaliganj |
| 12 | Khidirpur |
| 13 | Manikdihi |
| 14 | Narayanpur |
| 15 | Radhikapur |
| 16 | Sahapur |
| 17 | Serpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kaliganj Gram Panchayat
Kaliganj Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kaliganj 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)
Kaliganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaliganj 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 Kaliganj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kaliganj Gram Panchayat
Where is Kaliganj Gram Panchayat located?
Kaliganj Gram Panchayat is located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kaliganj Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kaliganj Gram Panchayat: Bara Kulberia, Chak Khidirpur, Chapai, Chapra, and Char Gopalpur and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kaliganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaliganj Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nadia district.
Which District Panchayat does Kaliganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Nadia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaliganj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kaliganj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nadia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kaliganj Gram Panchayat?
Kaliganj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kaliganj Gram Panchayat do?
Kaliganj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.