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