Gagnabad Gram Panchayat, Kashipur
Gagnabad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Gagnabad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Aguibad, Benadala Alias Haridi, and Chakalta. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gagnabad Gram Panchayat
Gagnabad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aguibad |
| 2 | Benadala Alias Haridi |
| 3 | Chakalta |
| 4 | Chhota Daikiari |
| 5 | Daulatpur |
| 6 | Dhobari |
| 7 | Duarimahul (P) |
| 8 | Gagnabad |
| 9 | Ghorakata (P) |
| 10 | Jhariatdi (P) |
| 11 | Kapishta |
| 12 | Manpura (P) |
| 13 | Tilahir |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gagnabad Gram Panchayat
Gagnabad Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gagnabad 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)
Kashipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gagnabad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gagnabad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gagnabad Gram Panchayat
Where is Gagnabad Gram Panchayat located?
Gagnabad Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kashipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gagnabad Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Gagnabad Gram Panchayat: Aguibad, Benadala Alias Haridi, Chakalta, Chhota Daikiari, and Daulatpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gagnabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Gagnabad Gram Panchayat comes under Kashipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Gagnabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gagnabad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gagnabad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kashipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gagnabad Gram Panchayat?
Gagnabad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gagnabad Gram Panchayat do?
Gagnabad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.