Barua Gram Panchayat, Raiganj
Barua 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. Barua Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Bamangram, Barabarua, and Bhagdumair. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Barua Gram Panchayat
Barua Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamangram |
| 2 | Barabarua |
| 3 | Bhagdumair |
| 4 | Bhomra |
| 5 | Chhatian |
| 6 | Chhota Narayanpur |
| 7 | Dakshin Goalpara |
| 8 | Dharmmapur |
| 9 | Gaitar |
| 10 | Golaisura |
| 11 | Harigram |
| 12 | Kachimuha |
| 13 | Kurial |
| 14 | Malanchi |
| 15 | Maria |
| 16 | Naopara |
| 17 | Raria |
| 18 | Samalgram |
| 19 | Siagram |
| 20 | Sijgram |
| 21 | Taherpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Barua Gram Panchayat
Barua Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Barua 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 Barua 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 Barua Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Barua Gram Panchayat
Where is Barua Gram Panchayat located?
Barua Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Barua Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Barua Gram Panchayat: Bamangram, Barabarua, Bhagdumair, Bhomra, and Chhatian and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Barua Gram Panchayat come under?
Barua Gram Panchayat comes under Raiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Barua Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Barua Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Barua 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 Barua Gram Panchayat?
Barua Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Barua Gram Panchayat do?
Barua Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.