Sekalipur Gram Panchayat, Raghunathganj-Ii
Sekalipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Sekalipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bara Jumla (Ct), Dakshin Sekhalipur, and Dubra. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sekalipur Gram Panchayat
Sekalipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bara Jumla (Ct) |
| 2 | Dakshin Sekhalipur |
| 3 | Dubra |
| 4 | Kharkati |
| 5 | Krishna Sali (Ct) |
| 6 | Paschim Bakharali |
| 7 | Paschim Khandua |
| 8 | Putia |
| 9 | Simultala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sekalipur Gram Panchayat
Sekalipur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sekalipur 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)
Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sekalipur 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 Sekalipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sekalipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sekalipur Gram Panchayat located?
Sekalipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sekalipur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Sekalipur Gram Panchayat: Bara Jumla (Ct), Dakshin Sekhalipur, Dubra, Kharkati, Krishna Sali (Ct), Paschim Bakharali, Paschim Khandua, Putia, and Simultala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sekalipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sekalipur Gram Panchayat comes under Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Sekalipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sekalipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sekalipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Murshidabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sekalipur Gram Panchayat?
Sekalipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sekalipur Gram Panchayat do?
Sekalipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.