Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat, Harishchandrapur-I
Mahendrapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bangrua, Bansaria, and Bhabanipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat
Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bangrua |
| 2 | Bansaria |
| 3 | Bhabanipur |
| 4 | Dakshin Mahendrapur |
| 5 | Dakshin Rampur |
| 6 | Gangnadia |
| 7 | Haranathpur |
| 8 | Kharangapur Jabra |
| 9 | Nazirpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat
Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahendrapur 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 Mahendrapur 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 Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat located?
Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat: Bangrua, Bansaria, Bhabanipur, Dakshin Mahendrapur, Dakshin Rampur, Gangnadia, Haranathpur, Kharangapur Jabra, and Nazirpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat comes under Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahendrapur 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 Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat?
Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat do?
Mahendrapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.