Sitgram Gram Panchayat, Raiganj
Sitgram 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. Sitgram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Aulabari, Balihara, and Barai. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sitgram Gram Panchayat
Sitgram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aulabari |
| 2 | Balihara |
| 3 | Barai |
| 4 | Burakamat |
| 5 | Chapra |
| 6 | Deogan |
| 7 | Dhoabishua |
| 8 | Dwipnagar |
| 9 | Ekar |
| 10 | Fazilpur |
| 11 | Ghagra |
| 12 | Krishnamuri |
| 13 | Mahigram |
| 14 | Meran |
| 15 | Paikpara |
| 16 | Shialtor |
| 17 | Shitalpur |
| 18 | Sitgram |
| 19 | Tenra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sitgram Gram Panchayat
Sitgram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sitgram 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 Sitgram 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 Sitgram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sitgram Gram Panchayat
Where is Sitgram Gram Panchayat located?
Sitgram Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sitgram Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Sitgram Gram Panchayat: Aulabari, Balihara, Barai, Burakamat, and Chapra and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sitgram Gram Panchayat come under?
Sitgram Gram Panchayat comes under Raiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sitgram Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sitgram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sitgram 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 Sitgram Gram Panchayat?
Sitgram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sitgram Gram Panchayat do?
Sitgram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.