Paraj Gram Panchayat, Galsi -I
Paraj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Galsi -I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Paraj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bhimsara, Bolpur, and Jagulpara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paraj Gram Panchayat
Paraj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhimsara |
| 2 | Bolpur |
| 3 | Jagulpara |
| 4 | Jharul |
| 5 | Khamargram |
| 6 | Khanpara |
| 7 | Khuraj |
| 8 | Kondaipur |
| 9 | Korakdal |
| 10 | Mollatikari |
| 11 | Nurkona |
| 12 | Paraj |
| 13 | Rakona |
| 14 | Ranadi |
| 15 | Sihigram |
| 16 | Simnari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paraj Gram Panchayat
Paraj Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paraj 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)
Galsi -I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paraj 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 Paraj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paraj Gram Panchayat
Where is Paraj Gram Panchayat located?
Paraj Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Galsi -I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Paraj Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Paraj Gram Panchayat: Bhimsara, Bolpur, Jagulpara, Jharul, and Khamargram and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Paraj Gram Panchayat come under?
Paraj Gram Panchayat comes under Galsi -I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Paraj Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paraj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Paraj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Galsi -I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Paraj Gram Panchayat?
Paraj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paraj Gram Panchayat do?
Paraj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.