Patra Gram Panchayat, Diamond Harbour-Ii
Patra is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Patra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Agneshwar, Bagda, and Chandnagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Patra Gram Panchayat
Patra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agneshwar |
| 2 | Bagda |
| 3 | Chandnagar |
| 4 | Mirzapur |
| 5 | Mollapukur |
| 6 | Murigachhi |
| 7 | Paschim Durgapur |
| 8 | Patra (P) |
| 9 | Purba Bhabanipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Patra Gram Panchayat
Patra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Patra 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)
Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patra 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 Patra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Patra Gram Panchayat
Where is Patra Gram Panchayat located?
Patra Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Patra Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Patra Gram Panchayat: Agneshwar, Bagda, Chandnagar, Mirzapur, Mollapukur, Murigachhi, Paschim Durgapur, Patra (P), and Purba Bhabanipur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Patra Gram Panchayat come under?
Patra Gram Panchayat comes under Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Patra Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Patra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Patra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Diamond Harbour-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Patra Gram Panchayat?
Patra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Patra Gram Panchayat do?
Patra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.