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