Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat, Bhagawangola-I
Mahisasthali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawangola-I Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Aragi Kulgachi, Bajipur, and Balarampur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat
Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aragi Kulgachi |
| 2 | Bajipur |
| 3 | Balarampur |
| 4 | Balia Hasennagar |
| 5 | Bhundar Kismat |
| 6 | Chandipur Ramkantapur |
| 7 | Chhakka Nagar |
| 8 | Digha |
| 9 | Kismattatla |
| 10 | Kochgiria |
| 11 | Kulgachi |
| 12 | Madhya Gobindapur |
| 13 | Mahishasthali |
| 14 | Palasbati |
| 15 | Ramchandrapur |
| 16 | Subarna Mrigi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat
Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahisasthali 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)
Bhagawangola-I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahisasthali 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 Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat located?
Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Bhagawangola-I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat: Aragi Kulgachi, Bajipur, Balarampur, Balia Hasennagar, and Bhundar Kismat and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat comes under Bhagawangola-I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhagawangola-I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat?
Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat do?
Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.