Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat, Alipurduar-I
Shalkumar-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Kalaberia, Salkumar Forest, and Salkumarhat. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaberia |
| 2 | Salkumar Forest |
| 3 | Salkumarhat |
| 4 | Sidhabari |
| 5 | Suripara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat
Shalkumar-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Shalkumar-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat: Kalaberia, Salkumar Forest, Salkumarhat, Sidhabari, and Suripara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Alipurduar-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alipurduar district.
Which District Panchayat does Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Alipurduar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Shalkumar-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Shalkumar-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.