Bhakri Gram Panchayat, Chanchal-Ii
Bhakri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Bhakri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bhakri, Bidyanandapur, and Elam. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhakri Gram Panchayat
Bhakri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhakri |
| 2 | Bidyanandapur |
| 3 | Elam |
| 4 | Gorakhpur |
| 5 | Mahammadpur |
| 6 | Purba Bejpura |
| 7 | Rampur |
| 8 | Sadarpur |
| 9 | Uttar Bhabanipur |
| 10 | Uttar Rasulpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhakri Gram Panchayat
Bhakri Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhakri 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhakri 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 Bhakri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhakri Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhakri Gram Panchayat located?
Bhakri Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhakri Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Bhakri Gram Panchayat: Bhakri, Bidyanandapur, Elam, Gorakhpur, Mahammadpur, Purba Bejpura, Rampur, Sadarpur, Uttar Bhabanipur, and Uttar Rasulpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhakri Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhakri Gram Panchayat comes under Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhakri Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhakri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Bhakri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhakri Gram Panchayat?
Bhakri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhakri Gram Panchayat do?
Bhakri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.