Agradwip Gram Panchayat, Katwa-Ii
Agradwip is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Agradwip Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Agradwip, Char Brajanathpur, and Kabirajpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Agradwip Gram Panchayat
Agradwip Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agradwip |
| 2 | Char Brajanathpur |
| 3 | Kabirajpur |
| 4 | Kalikapur |
| 5 | Kshetpur Palashi |
| 6 | Makhaltor |
| 7 | Raghunathpur |
| 8 | Sahapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Agradwip Gram Panchayat
Agradwip Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Agradwip 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)
Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agradwip Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agradwip Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Agradwip Gram Panchayat
Where is Agradwip Gram Panchayat located?
Agradwip Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Agradwip Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Agradwip Gram Panchayat: Agradwip, Char Brajanathpur, Kabirajpur, Kalikapur, Kshetpur Palashi, Makhaltor, Raghunathpur, and Sahapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Agradwip Gram Panchayat come under?
Agradwip Gram Panchayat comes under Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Agradwip Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agradwip Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Agradwip Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Katwa-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Agradwip Gram Panchayat?
Agradwip Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Agradwip Gram Panchayat do?
Agradwip Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.