Barhat Gram Panchayat, Patashpur-I
Barhat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad. Barhat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Asharya Bandh, Banamalipur, and Bara Bhagia. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barhat Gram Panchayat
Barhat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asharya Bandh |
| 2 | Banamalipur |
| 3 | Bara Bhagia |
| 4 | Barahat |
| 5 | Chak Sagar |
| 6 | Dulalpur |
| 7 | Ektarpur |
| 8 | Gobardhanpur |
| 9 | Joykrishnapur |
| 10 | Kat Ranka |
| 11 | Kulrakhi |
| 12 | Madhabasan |
| 13 | Maishali |
| 14 | Mirjapur |
| 15 | Naipukhuria |
| 16 | Naki Basan |
| 17 | Nilapur |
| 18 | Pandua Para |
| 19 | Payrachali |
| 20 | Pitambarpur |
| 21 | Purulia |
| 22 | Sahdatpur |
| 23 | Shankar Gerya |
| 24 | Sholpeta |
| 25 | Tupchibar |
| 26 | Uttar Rayband |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barhat Gram Panchayat
Barhat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barhat 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)
Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barhat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barhat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barhat Gram Panchayat
Where is Barhat Gram Panchayat located?
Barhat Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barhat Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Barhat Gram Panchayat: Asharya Bandh, Banamalipur, Bara Bhagia, Barahat, and Chak Sagar and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Barhat Gram Panchayat comes under Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Barhat Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barhat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barhat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patashpur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Barhat Gram Panchayat?
Barhat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barhat Gram Panchayat do?
Barhat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.