Raniganj Gram Panchayat, Karandighi
Raniganj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Karandighi Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Raniganj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 25 villages, including Bagela, Bagindar, and Barail. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Raniganj Gram Panchayat
Raniganj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagela |
| 2 | Bagindar |
| 3 | Barail |
| 4 | Bhagsur |
| 5 | Chand Gola |
| 6 | Chandpur |
| 7 | Chiranch |
| 8 | Ghordha |
| 9 | Harra |
| 10 | Jagadishpur |
| 11 | Jalalpur |
| 12 | Jalalpur Milik |
| 13 | Kalibari |
| 14 | Kamartua |
| 15 | Mankaur |
| 16 | Palsa |
| 17 | Paschim Mahespur |
| 18 | Paschim Pipla |
| 19 | Phulbari |
| 20 | Raniganj |
| 21 | Sahapur |
| 22 | Shitalpur |
| 23 | Sima Anandapur |
| 24 | Soshilapur |
| 25 | Surta |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Raniganj Gram Panchayat
Raniganj Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Raniganj 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)
Karandighi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raniganj 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 Raniganj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Raniganj Gram Panchayat
Where is Raniganj Gram Panchayat located?
Raniganj Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Karandighi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Raniganj Gram Panchayat?
25 villages come under Raniganj Gram Panchayat: Bagela, Bagindar, Barail, Bhagsur, and Chand Gola and 20 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Raniganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Raniganj Gram Panchayat comes under Karandighi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Raniganj Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Raniganj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Raniganj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Karandighi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Raniganj Gram Panchayat?
Raniganj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Raniganj Gram Panchayat do?
Raniganj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.