Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat, Old Malda
Mahisbathani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Old Malda Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 27 villages, including Aihorani, Badanpur, and Balarampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat
Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aihorani |
| 2 | Badanpur |
| 3 | Balarampur |
| 4 | Bangabari |
| 5 | Barkol |
| 6 | Belahar |
| 7 | Chhotapara |
| 8 | Goalpara |
| 9 | Gotpara |
| 10 | Harirampur |
| 11 | Kadamtali |
| 12 | Kesrail Pirgain |
| 13 | Lakshmi Kandar |
| 14 | Maheshkuri |
| 15 | Mahish Bathani |
| 16 | Mekpur |
| 17 | Muralighat |
| 18 | Paiti |
| 19 | Patamari |
| 20 | Rahutgaon |
| 21 | Sabdalkhani |
| 22 | Sahara |
| 23 | Samsabad |
| 24 | Sanjail |
| 25 | Sultandighi |
| 26 | Tutkhan |
| 27 | Uttar Bhatra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat
Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahisbathani 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)
Old Malda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahisbathani 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 Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat located?
Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Old Malda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat?
27 villages come under Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat: Aihorani, Badanpur, Balarampur, Bangabari, and Barkol and 22 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat comes under Old Malda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Old Malda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat?
Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat do?
Mahisbathani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.