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