Nigan Gram Panchayat, Mangolkote
Nigan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Nigan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Belgram, Chhota Poshla, and Gobardhanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nigan Gram Panchayat
Nigan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belgram |
| 2 | Chhota Poshla |
| 3 | Gobardhanpur |
| 4 | Gohagram |
| 5 | Jagadishpur |
| 6 | Masaru |
| 7 | Nigan |
| 8 | Palsona |
| 9 | Saota |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nigan Gram Panchayat
Nigan Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nigan 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)
Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nigan 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 Nigan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nigan Gram Panchayat
Where is Nigan Gram Panchayat located?
Nigan Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Nigan Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Nigan Gram Panchayat: Belgram, Chhota Poshla, Gobardhanpur, Gohagram, Jagadishpur, Masaru, Nigan, Palsona, and Saota.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nigan Gram Panchayat come under?
Nigan Gram Panchayat comes under Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Nigan Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nigan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Nigan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mangolkote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nigan Gram Panchayat?
Nigan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nigan Gram Panchayat do?
Nigan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.