Andal Gram Panchayat, Ondal
Andal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ondal Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Andal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Andal(Gram) (Ct), Bhadur, and Dhubchururia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Andal Gram Panchayat
Andal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andal(Gram) (Ct) |
| 2 | Bhadur |
| 3 | Dhubchururia |
| 4 | Dignala (Ct) |
| 5 | Tamla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Andal Gram Panchayat
Andal Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Andal 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)
Ondal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Andal Gram Panchayat
Where is Andal Gram Panchayat located?
Andal Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ondal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Andal Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Andal Gram Panchayat: Andal(Gram) (Ct), Bhadur, Dhubchururia, Dignala (Ct), and Tamla.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Andal Gram Panchayat come under?
Andal Gram Panchayat comes under Ondal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Andal Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Andal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ondal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Andal Gram Panchayat?
Andal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Andal Gram Panchayat do?
Andal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.