Duma Gram Panchayat, Gaighata
Duma 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. Duma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bagoan, Barasehana, and Byasati. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Duma Gram Panchayat
Duma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagoan |
| 2 | Barasehana |
| 3 | Byasati |
| 4 | Chhekati (Ct) |
| 5 | Chhota Sehana |
| 6 | Deopuli |
| 7 | Dhankuni |
| 8 | Diangamanik |
| 9 | Digha |
| 10 | Duma |
| 11 | Jhikra |
| 12 | Kaipukharia |
| 13 | Malayapur |
| 14 | Saruipur |
| 15 | Tili |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Duma Gram Panchayat
Duma Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Duma 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 Duma 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 Duma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Duma Gram Panchayat
Where is Duma Gram Panchayat located?
Duma 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 Duma Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Duma Gram Panchayat: Bagoan, Barasehana, Byasati, Chhekati (Ct), and Chhota Sehana and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Duma Gram Panchayat come under?
Duma Gram Panchayat comes under Gaighata Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Duma Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Duma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Duma 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 Duma Gram Panchayat?
Duma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Duma Gram Panchayat do?
Duma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.