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