Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat, Burdwan-Ii
Baikunthapur-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Burdwan-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Aswatthagaria, Baikunthapur, and Bamchandaipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat
Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aswatthagaria |
| 2 | Baikunthapur |
| 3 | Bamchandaipur |
| 4 | Dangachha |
| 5 | Durgabati |
| 6 | Gangpur (Ct) |
| 7 | Jotram |
| 8 | Kalyanpur |
| 9 | Kandarsona |
| 10 | Nandara |
| 11 | Naopara |
| 12 | Syamsundarpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat
Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Baikunthapur-I 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)
Burdwan-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baikunthapur-I 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 Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat located?
Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Burdwan-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat: Aswatthagaria, Baikunthapur, Bamchandaipur, Dangachha, and Durgabati and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat comes under Burdwan-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Burdwan-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat?
Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat do?
Baikunthapur-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.