Agra Gram Panchayat, Garbeta-I
Agra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Agra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 33 villages, including Agra, Ausabandi, and Balarampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Agra Gram Panchayat
Agra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agra |
| 2 | Ausabandi |
| 3 | Balarampur |
| 4 | Bandua |
| 5 | Bankati |
| 6 | Bara Nohari |
| 7 | Barageria |
| 8 | Bhiknagar |
| 9 | Chakmathuri |
| 10 | Chandrapur |
| 11 | Chhatakonda |
| 12 | Chhota Nohari |
| 13 | Ekaria |
| 14 | Gilabani |
| 15 | Kasua |
| 16 | Kurchidanga |
| 17 | Meghula |
| 18 | Patharhati |
| 19 | Pharakusun |
| 20 | Phulbanipur |
| 21 | Pirrasoli |
| 22 | Raghunathpur |
| 23 | Rakhaban |
| 24 | Ramchak |
| 25 | Rayda |
| 26 | Saldangra |
| 27 | Sarbani |
| 28 | Simlabada |
| 29 | Simulia |
| 30 | Tentulia |
| 31 | Til Bhandara |
| 32 | Tildangra |
| 33 | Uparsol |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Agra Gram Panchayat
Agra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Agra 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)
Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Agra Gram Panchayat
Where is Agra Gram Panchayat located?
Agra Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Agra Gram Panchayat?
33 villages come under Agra Gram Panchayat: Agra, Ausabandi, Balarampur, Bandua, and Bankati and 28 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Agra Gram Panchayat come under?
Agra Gram Panchayat comes under Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Agra Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Agra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Garbeta-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Agra Gram Panchayat?
Agra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Agra Gram Panchayat do?
Agra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.