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