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