Chaknagar Gram Panchayat, Gazole
Chaknagar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gazole Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Chaknagar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bahar, Baira Dangi, and Bil Kanchan. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chaknagar Gram Panchayat
Chaknagar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahar |
| 2 | Baira Dangi |
| 3 | Bil Kanchan |
| 4 | Chak Nagar |
| 5 | Chakail |
| 6 | Duba Khoksan |
| 7 | Gangarampur |
| 8 | Habinagar |
| 9 | Jajilapara |
| 10 | Jotbhairab |
| 11 | Mudafat Habinagar |
| 12 | Purba Sundarpur |
| 13 | Uttar Malipara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chaknagar Gram Panchayat
Chaknagar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chaknagar 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)
Gazole Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaknagar 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 Chaknagar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chaknagar Gram Panchayat
Where is Chaknagar Gram Panchayat located?
Chaknagar Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Gazole Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chaknagar Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Chaknagar Gram Panchayat: Bahar, Baira Dangi, Bil Kanchan, Chak Nagar, and Chakail and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chaknagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Chaknagar Gram Panchayat comes under Gazole Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Chaknagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaknagar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Chaknagar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gazole Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chaknagar Gram Panchayat?
Chaknagar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chaknagar Gram Panchayat do?
Chaknagar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.