Jakirpur Gram Panchayat, Kumarganj
Jakirpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Jakirpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 33 villages, including Badikanai, Balta, and Bhagabanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jakirpur Gram Panchayat
Jakirpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badikanai |
| 2 | Balta |
| 3 | Bhagabanpur |
| 4 | Bholanathpur |
| 5 | Brahmanpara |
| 6 | Chak Mohan |
| 7 | Char Khanda |
| 8 | Darajpur |
| 9 | Dattamati |
| 10 | Debipur |
| 11 | Doraha |
| 12 | Enatullapur |
| 13 | Enatullapur Munjarichak |
| 14 | Haripur |
| 15 | Jakhirpur |
| 16 | Kakoti |
| 17 | Kalna |
| 18 | Kashiara |
| 19 | Madanpur |
| 20 | Menapur |
| 21 | Munsipur |
| 22 | Piarapur |
| 23 | Pratapkhanda |
| 24 | Raikhan |
| 25 | Rajdhara |
| 26 | Sahabazpur |
| 27 | Setor |
| 28 | Shibrampur |
| 29 | Siptabad |
| 30 | Tulat |
| 31 | Uchat |
| 32 | Ulipur |
| 33 | Utrail |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jakirpur Gram Panchayat
Jakirpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jakirpur 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)
Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakirpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakirpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jakirpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Jakirpur Gram Panchayat located?
Jakirpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jakirpur Gram Panchayat?
33 villages come under Jakirpur Gram Panchayat: Badikanai, Balta, Bhagabanpur, Bholanathpur, and Brahmanpara and 28 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jakirpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jakirpur Gram Panchayat comes under Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Jakirpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jakirpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jakirpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kumarganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dakshin Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jakirpur Gram Panchayat?
Jakirpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jakirpur Gram Panchayat do?
Jakirpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.