Bodra Gram Panchayat, Bhangar-I
Bodra is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Bodra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bodra, Chandpur, and Dakshin Narikel Beria. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bodra Gram Panchayat
Bodra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bodra |
| 2 | Chandpur |
| 3 | Dakshin Narikel Beria |
| 4 | Erenda |
| 5 | Gokulpur |
| 6 | Kanjdia |
| 7 | Khar Gachhi |
| 8 | Naora |
| 9 | Noapara |
| 10 | Pita Simulia |
| 11 | Santra |
| 12 | Srirampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bodra Gram Panchayat
Bodra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bodra 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)
Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bodra 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 Bodra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bodra Gram Panchayat
Where is Bodra Gram Panchayat located?
Bodra Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bodra Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Bodra Gram Panchayat: Bodra, Chandpur, Dakshin Narikel Beria, Erenda, and Gokulpur and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bodra Gram Panchayat come under?
Bodra Gram Panchayat comes under Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Bodra Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bodra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bodra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bodra Gram Panchayat?
Bodra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bodra Gram Panchayat do?
Bodra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.