Maharajpur Gram Panchayat, Ratua-Ii
Maharajpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Maharajpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Elahabad, Khailsana, and Maharajpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maharajpur Gram Panchayat
Maharajpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elahabad |
| 2 | Khailsana |
| 3 | Maharajpur |
| 4 | Nasipur |
| 5 | Purbba Balarampur |
| 6 | Rajapur |
| 7 | Rangamatia |
| 8 | Sultanganj |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maharajpur Gram Panchayat
Maharajpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maharajpur 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)
Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maharajpur 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 Maharajpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maharajpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Maharajpur Gram Panchayat located?
Maharajpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maharajpur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Maharajpur Gram Panchayat: Elahabad, Khailsana, Maharajpur, Nasipur, Purbba Balarampur, Rajapur, Rangamatia, and Sultanganj.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maharajpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Maharajpur Gram Panchayat comes under Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Maharajpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maharajpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Maharajpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ratua-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maharajpur Gram Panchayat?
Maharajpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maharajpur Gram Panchayat do?
Maharajpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.