Harishchandrapur-I Block, Malda (West Bengal)
Harishchandrapur-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.
Harishchandrapur-I Block consists of 7 Gram Panchayats covering 106 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 Harishchandrapur-I Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Harishchandrapur-I Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusidha | 22 |
| 2 | Tulsihatta | 15 |
| 3 | Rashidabad | 13 |
| 4 | Barui | 25 |
| 5 | Bhingole | 12 |
| 6 | Harishchandrapur | 12 |
| 7 | Mahendrapur | 9 |