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