Alihanda Gram Panchayat, Chanchal-I
Alihanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Alihanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Alihanda, Asrail, and Balidanga. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Alihanda Gram Panchayat
Alihanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alihanda |
| 2 | Asrail |
| 3 | Balidanga |
| 4 | Hatinda |
| 5 | Kanua |
| 6 | Khurial |
| 7 | Mahabbatpur |
| 8 | Sitalpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Alihanda Gram Panchayat
Alihanda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Alihanda 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)
Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alihanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alihanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Alihanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Alihanda Gram Panchayat located?
Alihanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Alihanda Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Alihanda Gram Panchayat: Alihanda, Asrail, Balidanga, Hatinda, Kanua, Khurial, Mahabbatpur, and Sitalpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Alihanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Alihanda Gram Panchayat comes under Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Alihanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alihanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Alihanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Alihanda Gram Panchayat?
Alihanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Alihanda Gram Panchayat do?
Alihanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.