Sahapur Gram Panchayat, Old Malda
Sahapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Old Malda Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Sahapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Azmatpur, Chhatianmor (Ct), and Dakshin Bhatra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sahapur Gram Panchayat
Sahapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Azmatpur |
| 2 | Chhatianmor (Ct) |
| 3 | Dakshin Bhatra |
| 4 | Dilalpur |
| 5 | Jotgobinda |
| 6 | Kadirpur |
| 7 | Madhaipur |
| 8 | Morgram |
| 9 | Nageshwarpur |
| 10 | Nityanandapur |
| 11 | Pathar Madhaipur |
| 12 | Rasiladaha (P) |
| 13 | Sahapur (Ct) |
| 14 | Sakarmma |
| 15 | Santipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sahapur Gram Panchayat
Sahapur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sahapur 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)
Old Malda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahapur 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 Sahapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sahapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sahapur Gram Panchayat located?
Sahapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Old Malda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sahapur Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Sahapur Gram Panchayat: Azmatpur, Chhatianmor (Ct), Dakshin Bhatra, Dilalpur, and Jotgobinda and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sahapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sahapur Gram Panchayat comes under Old Malda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Sahapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sahapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sahapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Old Malda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sahapur Gram Panchayat?
Sahapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sahapur Gram Panchayat do?
Sahapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.