Bochadanga Gram Panchayat, Kaliaganj
Bochadanga 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. Bochadanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Anaun, Atghara, and Baidan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bochadanga Gram Panchayat
Bochadanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anaun |
| 2 | Atghara |
| 3 | Baidan |
| 4 | Balaramppur |
| 5 | Bochadanga |
| 6 | Chandail |
| 7 | Dakshin Bhabanipur |
| 8 | Dakshin Krishnapur |
| 9 | Dhamja |
| 10 | Fatepur |
| 11 | Gogra |
| 12 | Haldibari |
| 13 | Khanpur |
| 14 | Khurkhuria |
| 15 | Kujia |
| 16 | Mahagaon |
| 17 | Mahatair |
| 18 | Maheshpur |
| 19 | Pakuria |
| 20 | Purba Shankarpur |
| 21 | Puria |
| 22 | Rasidpur (P) |
| 23 | Sintair |
| 24 | Tarangapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bochadanga Gram Panchayat
Bochadanga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bochadanga 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 Bochadanga 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 Bochadanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bochadanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Bochadanga Gram Panchayat located?
Bochadanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bochadanga Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Bochadanga Gram Panchayat: Anaun, Atghara, Baidan, Balaramppur, and Bochadanga and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bochadanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Bochadanga Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bochadanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bochadanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bochadanga 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 Bochadanga Gram Panchayat?
Bochadanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bochadanga Gram Panchayat do?
Bochadanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.