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