Kirtipur Gram Panchayat, Khargram
Kirtipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khargram Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Kirtipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Atai, Bagrain, and Bhabani Nagar. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kirtipur Gram Panchayat
Kirtipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atai |
| 2 | Bagrain |
| 3 | Bhabani Nagar |
| 4 | Bhatgram |
| 5 | Budharapara |
| 6 | Gopalpur |
| 7 | Hazrabati |
| 8 | Jotseha |
| 9 | Kasigram |
| 10 | Kirttipur |
| 11 | Mahammadpur |
| 12 | Nagar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kirtipur Gram Panchayat
Kirtipur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kirtipur 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)
Khargram Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kirtipur 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 Kirtipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kirtipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kirtipur Gram Panchayat located?
Kirtipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khargram Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kirtipur Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kirtipur Gram Panchayat: Atai, Bagrain, Bhabani Nagar, Bhatgram, and Budharapara and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kirtipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kirtipur Gram Panchayat comes under Khargram Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Kirtipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kirtipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kirtipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khargram Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kirtipur Gram Panchayat?
Kirtipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kirtipur Gram Panchayat do?
Kirtipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.