Rashidabad Gram Panchayat, Harishchandrapur-I
Rashidabad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Rashidabad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bhaktipur, Bhelabari, and Chandipur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Rashidabad Gram Panchayat
Rashidabad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaktipur |
| 2 | Bhelabari |
| 3 | Chandipur |
| 4 | Dighua |
| 5 | Janamdol |
| 6 | Kailpara |
| 7 | Kotal |
| 8 | Mahadebpur |
| 9 | Ramshimul |
| 10 | Ranipura |
| 11 | Rashidabad |
| 12 | Saldaha |
| 13 | Srichandrapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Rashidabad Gram Panchayat
Rashidabad Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Rashidabad 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)
Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rashidabad 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 Rashidabad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Rashidabad Gram Panchayat
Where is Rashidabad Gram Panchayat located?
Rashidabad Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Rashidabad Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Rashidabad Gram Panchayat: Bhaktipur, Bhelabari, Chandipur, Dighua, and Janamdol and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Rashidabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Rashidabad Gram Panchayat comes under Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Rashidabad Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rashidabad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Rashidabad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harishchandrapur-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Rashidabad Gram Panchayat?
Rashidabad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Rashidabad Gram Panchayat do?
Rashidabad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.