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