Kusidha Gram Panchayat, Harishchandrapur-I
Kusidha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Kusidha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Arazi Jaynagar, Bahar, and Bhagabanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kusidha Gram Panchayat
Kusidha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arazi Jaynagar |
| 2 | Bahar |
| 3 | Bhagabanpur |
| 4 | Bhatol |
| 5 | Bijhat |
| 6 | Dakol |
| 7 | Daula |
| 8 | Dumarkola |
| 9 | Garra |
| 10 | Jaynagar |
| 11 | Kapaichandi |
| 12 | Kharampur |
| 13 | Kusidha |
| 14 | Kutubpur |
| 15 | Lakshmipur |
| 16 | Madhaipur |
| 17 | Nasirpur |
| 18 | Rajol |
| 19 | Uttar Mukundapur |
| 20 | Uttar Rampur |
| 21 | Wari |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kusidha Gram Panchayat
Kusidha Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kusidha 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 Kusidha 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 Kusidha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kusidha Gram Panchayat
Where is Kusidha Gram Panchayat located?
Kusidha Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kusidha Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Kusidha Gram Panchayat: Arazi Jaynagar, Bahar, Bhagabanpur, Bhatol, and Bijhat and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kusidha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kusidha Gram Panchayat comes under Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Kusidha Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kusidha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kusidha 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 Kusidha Gram Panchayat?
Kusidha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kusidha Gram Panchayat do?
Kusidha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.