Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat, Jaynagar-I
Dakshin Barasat is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaynagar-I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Abdul Karimpur, Beladanga, and Kalikapur Barasat (Ct). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat
Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Karimpur |
| 2 | Beladanga |
| 3 | Kalikapur Barasat (Ct) |
| 4 | Khatsara |
| 5 | Mastikari |
| 6 | Mukundapur |
| 7 | Nurulpur |
| 8 | Padmerhat |
| 9 | Rajapur |
| 10 | Ramkanta Bati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat
Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dakshin Barasat 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)
Jaynagar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dakshin Barasat 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 Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat
Where is Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat located?
Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Jaynagar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat: Abdul Karimpur, Beladanga, Kalikapur Barasat (Ct), Khatsara, Mastikari, Mukundapur, Nurulpur, Padmerhat, Rajapur, and Ramkanta Bati.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat comes under Jaynagar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jaynagar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat?
Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat do?
Dakshin Barasat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.