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