Bhandar Gram Panchayat, Kaliaganj
Bhandar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Bhandar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Baghan, Bhandar (P), and Biswanathpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhandar Gram Panchayat
Bhandar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghan |
| 2 | Bhandar (P) |
| 3 | Biswanathpur |
| 4 | Chandbari Mirzapur |
| 5 | Keotan |
| 6 | Kuanrpur |
| 7 | Madanpur |
| 8 | Mahadebpur (P) |
| 9 | Paschim Durgapur |
| 10 | Paschim Rampur |
| 11 | Ratan (P) |
| 12 | Sergram (P) |
| 13 | Tilgaon |
| 14 | Tungail Bilpara |
| 15 | Uttar Shibpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhandar Gram Panchayat
Bhandar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhandar 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)
Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandar 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 Bhandar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhandar Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhandar Gram Panchayat located?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhandar Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Bhandar Gram Panchayat: Baghan, Bhandar (P), Biswanathpur, Chandbari Mirzapur, and Keotan and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhandar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhandar Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhandar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhandar Gram Panchayat?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhandar Gram Panchayat do?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.