Ranaghat Gram Panchayat, Bagda
Ranaghat is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bagda Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Ranaghat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Auldanga, Baikola, and Baneshwarpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ranaghat Gram Panchayat
Ranaghat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Auldanga |
| 2 | Baikola |
| 3 | Baneshwarpur |
| 4 | Berbari |
| 5 | Daharpota |
| 6 | Hariharpur |
| 7 | Jhikra |
| 8 | Jitpur |
| 9 | Kashipur |
| 10 | Khordda Kulbaria |
| 11 | Kola |
| 12 | Kulia |
| 13 | Monoharpur Chak |
| 14 | Purdaha |
| 15 | Raghudebpur |
| 16 | Rajkol |
| 17 | Ranghat |
| 18 | Uttar Kulbaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ranaghat Gram Panchayat
Ranaghat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ranaghat 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)
Bagda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ranaghat 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 Ranaghat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ranaghat Gram Panchayat
Where is Ranaghat Gram Panchayat located?
Ranaghat Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bagda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ranaghat Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Ranaghat Gram Panchayat: Auldanga, Baikola, Baneshwarpur, Berbari, and Daharpota and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ranaghat Gram Panchayat come under?
Ranaghat Gram Panchayat comes under Bagda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Ranaghat Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ranaghat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ranaghat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bagda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ranaghat Gram Panchayat?
Ranaghat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ranaghat Gram Panchayat do?
Ranaghat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.