Birghoi Gram Panchayat, Raiganj
Birghoi 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. Birghoi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Bajitpur, Baniapukur, and Basmanpara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Birghoi Gram Panchayat
Birghoi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajitpur |
| 2 | Baniapukur |
| 3 | Basmanpara |
| 4 | Bhupalpur |
| 5 | Birghai |
| 6 | Budhor |
| 7 | Cheramati |
| 8 | Deokhanda |
| 9 | Dharmmadanga |
| 10 | Ghughudanga |
| 11 | Jaynagar |
| 12 | Kalibari |
| 13 | Kanaipur |
| 14 | Kumardangi |
| 15 | Mahisbathan |
| 16 | Pachim Mahadebpur |
| 17 | Pardha |
| 18 | Paschim Goalgaon |
| 19 | Paschim Gopalpur |
| 20 | Paschim Manoharpur |
| 21 | Paschim Shankarpur |
| 22 | Piplan |
| 23 | Poaltair |
| 24 | Rishipur |
| 25 | Rupahar |
| 26 | Sarai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Birghoi Gram Panchayat
Birghoi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Birghoi 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 Birghoi 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 Birghoi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Birghoi Gram Panchayat
Where is Birghoi Gram Panchayat located?
Birghoi Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Birghoi Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Birghoi Gram Panchayat: Bajitpur, Baniapukur, Basmanpara, Bhupalpur, and Birghai and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Birghoi Gram Panchayat come under?
Birghoi Gram Panchayat comes under Raiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Birghoi Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birghoi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Birghoi 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 Birghoi Gram Panchayat?
Birghoi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Birghoi Gram Panchayat do?
Birghoi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.