Gourhanda Gram Panchayat, Chanchal-Ii
Gourhanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Gourhanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Anandaganj, Boalia, and Dumro. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gourhanda Gram Panchayat
Gourhanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandaganj |
| 2 | Boalia |
| 3 | Dumro |
| 4 | Enayatnagar |
| 5 | Gourhanda |
| 6 | Gourhanda Aladipur |
| 7 | Jitarpur |
| 8 | Kapsia |
| 9 | Purba Latasi |
| 10 | Sholabagha |
| 11 | Suti |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gourhanda Gram Panchayat
Gourhanda Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gourhanda 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 Gourhanda 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 Gourhanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gourhanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Gourhanda Gram Panchayat located?
Gourhanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gourhanda Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Gourhanda Gram Panchayat: Anandaganj, Boalia, Dumro, Enayatnagar, and Gourhanda and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gourhanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Gourhanda Gram Panchayat comes under Chanchal-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Gourhanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gourhanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Gourhanda 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 Gourhanda Gram Panchayat?
Gourhanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gourhanda Gram Panchayat do?
Gourhanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.