Durgapur Gram Panchayat, Bhangar-I
Durgapur 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. Durgapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Badi, Bakri, and Bhandarkura. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Durgapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badi |
| 2 | Bakri |
| 3 | Bhandarkura |
| 4 | Binarat |
| 5 | Dakshin Kathalia |
| 6 | Dakshin Rajapur |
| 7 | Durgapur |
| 8 | Garanbaria |
| 9 | Hariharpur |
| 10 | Harispur |
| 11 | Mathurapur |
| 12 | Satbaria |
| 13 | Sondalia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Durgapur 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 Durgapur 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 Durgapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Durgapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Durgapur Gram Panchayat located?
Durgapur 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 Durgapur Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Durgapur Gram Panchayat: Badi, Bakri, Bhandarkura, Binarat, and Dakshin Kathalia and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Durgapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat comes under Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Durgapur Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Durgapur 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 Durgapur Gram Panchayat?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Durgapur Gram Panchayat do?
Durgapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.