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