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