Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat, Harishchandrapur-I
Harishchandrapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Dakshin Harishchandrapur, Dakshin Ramnagar, and Gangor. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat
Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Harishchandrapur |
| 2 | Dakshin Ramnagar |
| 3 | Gangor |
| 4 | Janaki Nagar |
| 5 | Khejurbari |
| 6 | Mungol |
| 7 | Nabagram |
| 8 | Narayanpur |
| 9 | Pipla Kasimpur |
| 10 | Rangaipur |
| 11 | Santoshpur |
| 12 | Uttar Harishchandrapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat
Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Harishchandrapur 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)
Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Harishchandrapur 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 Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat located?
Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Harishchandrapur, Dakshin Ramnagar, Gangor, Janaki Nagar, and Khejurbari and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat comes under Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat?
Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat do?
Harishchandrapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.