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