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