Hijalna Gram Panchayat, Raina-I
Hijalna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raina-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Hijalna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Babarakpur, Bamunia, and Bandgachha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hijalna Gram Panchayat
Hijalna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babarakpur |
| 2 | Bamunia |
| 3 | Bandgachha |
| 4 | Bantir |
| 5 | Belshar |
| 6 | Chak Purohit |
| 7 | Chhota Kayrapur |
| 8 | Hijalna |
| 9 | Jakta |
| 10 | Jamna |
| 11 | Jot Silam |
| 12 | Jotram |
| 13 | Jotsadi |
| 14 | Machhkhara |
| 15 | Salgachha |
| 16 | Shibpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hijalna Gram Panchayat
Hijalna Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hijalna 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)
Raina-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hijalna 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 Hijalna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hijalna Gram Panchayat
Where is Hijalna Gram Panchayat located?
Hijalna Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raina-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Hijalna Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Hijalna Gram Panchayat: Babarakpur, Bamunia, Bandgachha, Bantir, and Belshar and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Hijalna Gram Panchayat come under?
Hijalna Gram Panchayat comes under Raina-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Hijalna Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hijalna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Hijalna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raina-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Hijalna Gram Panchayat?
Hijalna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hijalna Gram Panchayat do?
Hijalna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.