Housing & ShelterOnline & Offline

How to Apply for Banglar Bari (Gramin)

বাংলার বাড়ি (গ্রামীণ)

Complete step-by-step application guide for Banglar Bari (Gramin) (বাংলার বাড়ি (গ্রামীণ)), covering eligibility snapshot, mandatory documentation, submission procedures, and official portal links.

Application Mode:Online & Offline

Application Fee:Free of Cost (No application fee)

Processing Time:15 to 30 working days

Total Steps:5 Steps

1. Who Can Apply?

Full Criteria

Permanent rural resident household in West Bengal living in kutcha/unstable shelter
Identified and verified through the Government of West Bengal rural housing survey
Included in the official provisional/draft beneficiary list approved by the administration

2. Documents You May Need

Aadhaar / Identity Proof of Family Head & MembersMandatory

Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, and ration card for identity and household verification.

Land Possession / Homestead ProofMandatory

Proof of land possession/homestead where the pucca house is proposed to be constructed.

Active Bank Account Details (Passbook Copy)Mandatory

Bank passbook showing account number, IFSC, and sole/beneficiary name for direct stage-wise transfers.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

Rural Housing Survey & Identification

Government field inquiry teams conduct rural surveys to identify households living in kutcha dwellings.

Provisional List Publication

District administrations publish draft/provisional beneficiary lists on district websites and Gram Panchayat notice boards.

Administrative Verification & Geo-Tagging

Field officers verify land records, photograph existing dwelling, and conduct initial geo-tagging.

Sanction & Instalment Release

Upon sanction, ₹1.20 lakh is disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s bank account in verified construction stages.

House Construction & Final Inspection

Beneficiaries complete pucca house construction up to roof and sanitation standards followed by final geo-tagging.

4. After Applying & Status Tracking

Following submission, your application and submitted documents are verified by the designated block or department officials. Processing typically completes within 15 to 30 working days.

Offline Submission Center: Duare Sarkar Camp / BDO Office / Municipality Office

Track Application Status

Important Warnings & Advice

•Banglar Bari (Gramin) provides ₹1.20 lakh for pucca house construction; it is not a loan or monthly allowance.
•Phase II is currently active covering 20 lakh rural families with ₹24,000 crore state outlay.
•Across Phase I (12L) and Phase II (20L), the combined target is 32 lakh rural families with ₹38,400 crore state funding.
•The scheme is 100% state-funded by the Government of West Bengal and is entirely distinct from central PMAY-G.
•Provisional/draft beneficiary lists are published on official district administration websites (e.g. malda.gov.in, bankura.gov.in).
•If your name is not on a list or needs correction, contact your Gram Panchayat or Block Development Office.

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

West Bengal Finance Department — Budget Speech 2026–27Panchayats & Rural Development Department, Government of West Bengal

Open Official Portal