Khisma Gram Panchayat, Ranaghat-I
Khisma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti and Nadia Zila Parishad. Khisma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Arkhisma, Arshikra, and Byaspur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khisma Gram Panchayat
Khisma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arkhisma |
| 2 | Arshikra |
| 3 | Byaspur |
| 4 | Khisma |
| 5 | Palitpara |
| 6 | Radhakantapur |
| 7 | Takshali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khisma Gram Panchayat
Khisma Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khisma 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 Khisma 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 Khisma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khisma Gram Panchayat
Where is Khisma Gram Panchayat located?
Khisma Gram Panchayat is located in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khisma Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Khisma Gram Panchayat: Arkhisma, Arshikra, Byaspur, Khisma, Palitpara, Radhakantapur, and Takshali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khisma Gram Panchayat come under?
Khisma Gram Panchayat comes under Ranaghat-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nadia district.
Which District Panchayat does Khisma Gram Panchayat come under?
Nadia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khisma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Khisma 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 Khisma Gram Panchayat?
Khisma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khisma Gram Panchayat do?
Khisma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.