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