Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-Ii
Mahakalguri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bakla, Bara Chakibas, and Chepani. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat
Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakla |
| 2 | Bara Chakibas |
| 3 | Chepani |
| 4 | Chhipra |
| 5 | Chhota Chakirbas |
| 6 | Dakshin Mahakalguri |
| 7 | Mahakalguri |
| 8 | Paschim Chepani |
| 9 | Purba Chepani |
| 10 | Uttar Chakirbas |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat
Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahakalguri 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)
Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat located?
Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat: Bakla, Bara Chakibas, Chepani, Chhipra, Chhota Chakirbas, Dakshin Mahakalguri, Mahakalguri, Paschim Chepani, Purba Chepani, and Uttar Chakirbas.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alipurduar-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Alipurduar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat?
Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat do?
Mahakalguri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.