Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat, Chopra
Ghirnigaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chopra Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bara Damaodarpur, Bara Dopaharu, and Bara Mircha. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat
Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Damaodarpur |
| 2 | Bara Dopaharu |
| 3 | Bara Mircha |
| 4 | Bara Panchmauz |
| 5 | Chhota Damodarpur |
| 6 | Chhota Dopaharu |
| 7 | Chhota Mircha |
| 8 | Chhota Panchmauz |
| 9 | Dakshin Damodarpur |
| 10 | Damodarkhuri |
| 11 | Dewanjagir |
| 12 | Gaodhuakhurd |
| 13 | Ghirnigaon |
| 14 | Ghirnigaon Khas |
| 15 | Jogthora |
| 16 | Ramkrishnapur |
| 17 | Tarapokhar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat
Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ghirnigaon 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)
Chopra Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghirnigaon 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 Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat located?
Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chopra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat: Bara Damaodarpur, Bara Dopaharu, Bara Mircha, Bara Panchmauz, and Chhota Damodarpur and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat comes under Chopra Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chopra Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat?
Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat do?
Ghirnigaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.