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