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