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