Sultannagar Gram Panchayat, Harishchandrapur-Ii
Sultannagar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Malda Zila Parishad. Sultannagar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bildaha, Chaksatan, and Chhatrak. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sultannagar Gram Panchayat
Sultannagar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bildaha |
| 2 | Chaksatan |
| 3 | Chhatrak |
| 4 | Dahara |
| 5 | Dakshin Mukundapur |
| 6 | Darol |
| 7 | Datian |
| 8 | Hulaspur |
| 9 | Jay Rampur |
| 10 | Khanta |
| 11 | Kushol |
| 12 | Manoharpur |
| 13 | Sahapur |
| 14 | Sayra |
| 15 | Sharanpur |
| 16 | Sultan Nagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sultannagar Gram Panchayat
Sultannagar Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sultannagar 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-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sultannagar 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 Sultannagar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sultannagar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sultannagar Gram Panchayat located?
Sultannagar Gram Panchayat is located in the Malda district of West Bengal. It falls under the Harishchandrapur-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sultannagar Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Sultannagar Gram Panchayat: Bildaha, Chaksatan, Chhatrak, Dahara, and Dakshin Mukundapur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sultannagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sultannagar Gram Panchayat comes under Harishchandrapur-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malda district.
Which District Panchayat does Sultannagar Gram Panchayat come under?
Malda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sultannagar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sultannagar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harishchandrapur-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sultannagar Gram Panchayat?
Sultannagar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sultannagar Gram Panchayat do?
Sultannagar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.