Bhatun Gram Panchayat, Raiganj
Bhatun 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. Bhatun Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Badkol, Basatpur, and Bhatganja. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhatun Gram Panchayat
Bhatun Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badkol |
| 2 | Basatpur |
| 3 | Bhatganja |
| 4 | Bhatol |
| 5 | Dhalgaon |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Kachanbari |
| 8 | Kharibadkol |
| 9 | Kuliara Anantapur |
| 10 | Maladkhanda |
| 11 | Malibari |
| 12 | Mallickpur |
| 13 | Maslandapur |
| 14 | Narayantola |
| 15 | Sarua |
| 16 | Tazpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhatun Gram Panchayat
Bhatun Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhatun 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 Bhatun 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 Bhatun Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhatun Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhatun Gram Panchayat located?
Bhatun Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhatun Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Bhatun Gram Panchayat: Badkol, Basatpur, Bhatganja, Bhatol, and Dhalgaon and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhatun Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhatun Gram Panchayat comes under Raiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhatun Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhatun Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhatun 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 Bhatun Gram Panchayat?
Bhatun Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhatun Gram Panchayat do?
Bhatun Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.