Pranganj Gram Panchayat, Bhangar-I
Pranganj is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Pranganj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bhangar Raghunathpur (Ct), Chak Barali, and Kalikapur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pranganj Gram Panchayat
Pranganj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhangar Raghunathpur (Ct) |
| 2 | Chak Barali |
| 3 | Kalikapur |
| 4 | Malancha |
| 5 | Maricha (Ct) |
| 6 | Nalmuri |
| 7 | Rani Gachhi |
| 8 | Saihati |
| 9 | Saitgachhi |
| 10 | Serpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pranganj Gram Panchayat
Pranganj Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pranganj 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)
Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pranganj 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 Pranganj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pranganj Gram Panchayat
Where is Pranganj Gram Panchayat located?
Pranganj Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pranganj Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Pranganj Gram Panchayat: Bhangar Raghunathpur (Ct), Chak Barali, Kalikapur, Malancha, Maricha (Ct), Nalmuri, Rani Gachhi, Saihati, Saitgachhi, and Serpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pranganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Pranganj Gram Panchayat comes under Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Pranganj Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pranganj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Pranganj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhangar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pranganj Gram Panchayat?
Pranganj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pranganj Gram Panchayat do?
Pranganj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.