Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat, Gaighata
Dharmapur-Ii is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gaighata Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Amankandia, Gopal Baliadanga, and Hanspur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amankandia |
| 2 | Gopal Baliadanga |
| 3 | Hanspur |
| 4 | Harpara |
| 5 | Jaytara |
| 6 | Kulghuti |
| 7 | Maraldanga |
| 8 | Mayna |
| 9 | Shimulia |
| 10 | Shripur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dharmapur-Ii 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)
Gaighata Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gaighata Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat: Amankandia, Gopal Baliadanga, Hanspur, Harpara, Jaytara, Kulghuti, Maraldanga, Mayna, Shimulia, and Shripur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Gaighata Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gaighata Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Dharmapur-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.