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