Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat, Bishnupur-Ii
Bakhrahat is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bishnupur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bakrahat, Chak Sukdeb, and Hatbaria. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat
Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakrahat |
| 2 | Chak Sukdeb |
| 3 | Hatbaria |
| 4 | Jhikurbere |
| 5 | Kirtankhola |
| 6 | Makhalia |
| 7 | Nadabhanga (Ct) |
| 8 | Sajua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat
Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bakhrahat 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)
Bishnupur-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat
Where is Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat located?
Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bishnupur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat: Bakrahat, Chak Sukdeb, Hatbaria, Jhikurbere, Kirtankhola, Makhalia, Nadabhanga (Ct), and Sajua.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat come under?
Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat comes under Bishnupur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bishnupur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat?
Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat do?
Bakhrahat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.