Bahin Gram Panchayat, Raiganj
Bahin is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Bahin Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Bahin, Bishnupur, and Chapduar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bahin Gram Panchayat
Bahin Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahin |
| 2 | Bishnupur |
| 3 | Chapduar |
| 4 | Choruidangi |
| 5 | Dulahpur |
| 6 | Hatmani |
| 7 | Jhitkai |
| 8 | Kumarjol |
| 9 | Kumarol |
| 10 | Lahujgram |
| 11 | Madhupur |
| 12 | Maharajpur |
| 13 | Makra |
| 14 | Narayanpur |
| 15 | Pakamba |
| 16 | Sangram |
| 17 | Sankarpur |
| 18 | Soharai |
| 19 | Teghara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bahin Gram Panchayat
Bahin Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bahin 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)
Raiganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahin 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 Bahin Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bahin Gram Panchayat
Where is Bahin Gram Panchayat located?
Bahin Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bahin Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Bahin Gram Panchayat: Bahin, Bishnupur, Chapduar, Choruidangi, and Dulahpur and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bahin Gram Panchayat come under?
Bahin Gram Panchayat comes under Raiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bahin Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bahin Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bahin Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raiganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bahin Gram Panchayat?
Bahin Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bahin Gram Panchayat do?
Bahin Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.