Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-I
Shalkumar-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti and Alipurduar Zila Parishad. Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Jaldapara, Munshipara, and Nutanpara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat
Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jaldapara |
| 2 | Munshipara |
| 3 | Nutanpara |
| 4 | Prodhanpara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat
Shalkumar-I 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-I 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-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shalkumar-I 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-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat located?
Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It falls under the Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat: Jaldapara, Munshipara, Nutanpara, and Prodhanpara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Alipurduar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat?
Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat do?
Shalkumar-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.