Jalalpur Gram Panchayat, Kaliachak-I
Jalalpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliachak-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Jalalpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Baranagar, Chhirampur, and Gandharbbagram. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Jalalpur Gram Panchayat
Jalalpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baranagar |
| 2 | Chhirampur |
| 3 | Gandharbbagram |
| 4 | Jalalpur (Ct) |
| 5 | Kutub Alampur |
| 6 | Madanpur Kismat |
| 7 | Natibpur |
| 8 | Purba Chandpur |
| 9 | Selimpur |
| 10 | Serpur |
| 11 | Uttar Raypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Jalalpur Gram Panchayat
Jalalpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Jalalpur 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)
Kaliachak-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalalpur 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 Jalalpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Jalalpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Jalalpur Gram Panchayat located?
Jalalpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliachak-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Jalalpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Jalalpur Gram Panchayat: Baranagar, Chhirampur, Gandharbbagram, Jalalpur (Ct), and Kutub Alampur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Jalalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalalpur Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliachak-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Jalalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Jalalpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Jalalpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliachak-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Jalalpur Gram Panchayat?
Jalalpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Jalalpur Gram Panchayat do?
Jalalpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.