Padamkandi Gram Panchayat, Khargram
Padamkandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khargram Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Padamkandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Anandanagar, Basantapur, and Biswanathpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Padamkandi Gram Panchayat
Padamkandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anandanagar |
| 2 | Basantapur |
| 3 | Biswanathpur |
| 4 | Chakbhatina |
| 5 | Desalpur |
| 6 | Gophul |
| 7 | Jhajhra |
| 8 | Mirhati |
| 9 | Padamkandi |
| 10 | Punrapara |
| 11 | Sabaldaha |
| 12 | Sarbbamangalapur |
| 13 | Sripur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Padamkandi Gram Panchayat
Padamkandi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Padamkandi 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 Padamkandi 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 Padamkandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Padamkandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Padamkandi Gram Panchayat located?
Padamkandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khargram Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Padamkandi Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Padamkandi Gram Panchayat: Anandanagar, Basantapur, Biswanathpur, Chakbhatina, and Desalpur and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Padamkandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Padamkandi Gram Panchayat comes under Khargram Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Padamkandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padamkandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Padamkandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khargram Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Padamkandi Gram Panchayat?
Padamkandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Padamkandi Gram Panchayat do?
Padamkandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.