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