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