Nikarighata Gram Panchayat, Canning-I
Nikarighata is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Canning-I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Nikarighata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Banibadabele Khali, Dabu, and Dakshin Angad Baria. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nikarighata Gram Panchayat
Nikarighata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banibadabele Khali |
| 2 | Dabu |
| 3 | Dakshin Angad Baria |
| 4 | Dumki |
| 5 | Hatamari |
| 6 | Hincha Khali |
| 7 | Maukhali |
| 8 | Nikarighata |
| 9 | Pangaskhali |
| 10 | Paranikheko |
| 11 | Ramamari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nikarighata Gram Panchayat
Nikarighata Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nikarighata 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)
Canning-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nikarighata 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 Nikarighata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nikarighata Gram Panchayat
Where is Nikarighata Gram Panchayat located?
Nikarighata Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Canning-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Nikarighata Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Nikarighata Gram Panchayat: Banibadabele Khali, Dabu, Dakshin Angad Baria, Dumki, and Hatamari and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nikarighata Gram Panchayat come under?
Nikarighata Gram Panchayat comes under Canning-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Nikarighata Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nikarighata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Nikarighata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Canning-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nikarighata Gram Panchayat?
Nikarighata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nikarighata Gram Panchayat do?
Nikarighata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.