Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat, Murshidabad-Jiagunj
Kapasdanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murshidabad-Jiagunj Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Akbarpur, Akherighata, and Aliganj. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat
Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarpur |
| 2 | Akherighata |
| 3 | Aliganj |
| 4 | Baranda Sibnagar |
| 5 | Bhatpara |
| 6 | Chirakuti Samserganj |
| 7 | Dilalpur |
| 8 | Gopalnagar |
| 9 | Hasnabad |
| 10 | Jafrabad |
| 11 | Kalikapur |
| 12 | Kamalpur |
| 13 | Kapasdanda |
| 14 | Nesta |
| 15 | Ramdaspur |
| 16 | Ransagar |
| 17 | Sashidharpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat
Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kapasdanga 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)
Murshidabad-Jiagunj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kapasdanga 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 Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat located?
Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Murshidabad-Jiagunj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat: Akbarpur, Akherighata, Aliganj, Baranda Sibnagar, and Bhatpara and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat comes under Murshidabad-Jiagunj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Murshidabad-Jiagunj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat?
Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat do?
Kapasdanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.