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