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