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