Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat, Balagarh
Sijakamalpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balagarh Panchayat Samiti and Hooghly Zila Parishad. Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Baneswarpur, Barail, and Dhak Chhara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat
Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baneswarpur |
| 2 | Barail |
| 3 | Dhak Chhara |
| 4 | Gaurnai |
| 5 | Hatikanda |
| 6 | Kamalpur |
| 7 | Khamargachhi |
| 8 | Moktarpur |
| 9 | Paranpur |
| 10 | Rukespur |
| 11 | Sija |
| 12 | Uttar Gopalpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat
Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sijakamalpur 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)
Balagarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sijakamalpur 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 Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat located?
Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. It falls under the Balagarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat: Baneswarpur, Barail, Dhak Chhara, Gaurnai, and Hatikanda and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat comes under Balagarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hooghly district.
Which District Panchayat does Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Hooghly Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balagarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hooghly Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat?
Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat do?
Sijakamalpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.