Chanchal-I Block, Malda (West Bengal)
Chanchal-I is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Malda district of West Bengal. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Chanchal-I Block consists of 8 Gram Panchayats covering 101 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Chanchal-I Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Chanchal-I Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahanandapur | 13 |
| 2 | Bhagabanpur | 16 |
| 3 | Makdampur | 10 |
| 4 | Alihanda | 8 |
| 5 | Kharba | 16 |
| 6 | Kaligram | 4 |
| 7 | Chanchol | 8 |
| 8 | Motiharpur | 24 |