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