Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat, Islampur
Agdimti-Khanti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Islampur Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Agdimti, Barakhanti, and Bhagmahima. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat
Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agdimti |
| 2 | Barakhanti |
| 3 | Bhagmahima |
| 4 | Bhangamali |
| 5 | Bhojpur |
| 6 | Chhota Khanti |
| 7 | Dakshin Kadamgachhi |
| 8 | Gadiatol |
| 9 | Girnabari |
| 10 | Jhargaon |
| 11 | Pothia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat
Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Agdimti-Khanti 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)
Islampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat
Where is Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat located?
Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Islampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat: Agdimti, Barakhanti, Bhagmahima, Bhangamali, and Bhojpur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat comes under Islampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Islampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat?
Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat do?
Agdimti-Khanti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.