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