Itapara Gram Panchayat, Barabani
Itapara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barabani Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Itapara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Alipur, Amdiha, and Amlala. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Itapara Gram Panchayat
Itapara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alipur |
| 2 | Amdiha |
| 3 | Amlala |
| 4 | Baliapur |
| 5 | Baradang |
| 6 | Bijari |
| 7 | Bila |
| 8 | Itapora |
| 9 | Khaerbad |
| 10 | Raghunath Chak |
| 11 | Raniganja |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Itapara Gram Panchayat
Itapara Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Itapara 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)
Barabani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Itapara 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 Itapara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Itapara Gram Panchayat
Where is Itapara Gram Panchayat located?
Itapara Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Barabani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Itapara Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Itapara Gram Panchayat: Alipur, Amdiha, Amlala, Baliapur, and Baradang and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Itapara Gram Panchayat come under?
Itapara Gram Panchayat comes under Barabani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Itapara Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Itapara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Itapara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Barabani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Itapara Gram Panchayat?
Itapara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Itapara Gram Panchayat do?
Itapara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.