Makalpur Gram Panchayat, Polba-Dadpur
Makalpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Makalpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Alipur, Badishta, and Barasara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Makalpur Gram Panchayat
Makalpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alipur |
| 2 | Badishta |
| 3 | Barasara |
| 4 | Berabari |
| 5 | Dhemua |
| 6 | Ghatampur |
| 7 | Hasnan |
| 8 | Ishta |
| 9 | Jhauband |
| 10 | Kagnan |
| 11 | Kankuria |
| 12 | Makhalpur |
| 13 | Paschim Sikta |
| 14 | Purat |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Makalpur Gram Panchayat
Makalpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Makalpur 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)
Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Makalpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Makalpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Makalpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Makalpur Gram Panchayat located?
Makalpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Makalpur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Makalpur Gram Panchayat: Alipur, Badishta, Barasara, Berabari, and Dhemua and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Makalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Makalpur Gram Panchayat comes under Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Makalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Makalpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Makalpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Polba-Dadpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Makalpur Gram Panchayat?
Makalpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Makalpur Gram Panchayat do?
Makalpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.