South 24 Parganas has received the highest allocation of 42 bhawans, followed by Murshidabad with 38. Five districts have been allocated 30 each.
Kolkata: Rural residents across Bengal will soon be able to access multiple govt services under one roof, with the state planning to construct 500 model gram panchayat bhawans (MGPBs) during the 2026-27 financial year. Designed as integrated rural service centres, the facilities will bring administrative services, community infrastructure and livelihood opportunities closer to residents.
The community block will include a meeting hall with a capacity of 150-200 people, a sitting platform and a SHE Mart run by self-help groups (SHGs).
According to the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the panchayats and rural development department, each MGPB will have four sections — administrative, community, service and utility blocks. The administrative block will house the pradhan, elected representatives and panchayat officials, besides providing office space for staff of other govt departments. The service block will house a Common Service Centre (CSC), waiting room and training hall. Supporting infrastructure will include boundary walls, pathways, rainwater harvesting systems, drainage, solar streetlights, parking and drinking water kiosks. Additional facilities such as skill development centres, SHG work sheds, community sanitary complexes and rural parks may be developed based on local requirements. Be respectful · TOI community guidelines