Motiharpur Gram Panchayat, Chanchal-I
Motiharpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Motiharpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 24 villages, including Bakipur, Balakat, and Balarampur Kaliapara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Motiharpur Gram Panchayat
Motiharpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakipur |
| 2 | Balakat |
| 3 | Balarampur Kaliapara |
| 4 | Bamua |
| 5 | Baratar |
| 6 | Dakshin Basantapur |
| 7 | Daudpur |
| 8 | Domabir |
| 9 | Gagra |
| 10 | Jakarpur |
| 11 | Jamgachhi |
| 12 | Khanpur Hulaspur |
| 13 | Kusmai |
| 14 | Malcha |
| 15 | Mathurapur |
| 16 | Matiharpur |
| 17 | Matipur |
| 18 | Narasinhapur |
| 19 | Parashurampur |
| 20 | Rahimpur |
| 21 | Rajapur |
| 22 | Rampur Bhimpur |
| 23 | Shibpur |
| 24 | Sitalpur Dilalpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Motiharpur Gram Panchayat
Motiharpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Motiharpur 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)
Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Motiharpur 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 Motiharpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Motiharpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Motiharpur Gram Panchayat located?
Motiharpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Motiharpur Gram Panchayat?
24 villages come under Motiharpur Gram Panchayat: Bakipur, Balakat, Balarampur Kaliapara, Bamua, and Baratar and 19 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Motiharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Motiharpur Gram Panchayat comes under Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Motiharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Motiharpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Motiharpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chanchal-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Motiharpur Gram Panchayat?
Motiharpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Motiharpur Gram Panchayat do?
Motiharpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.