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