Sekendra Gram Panchayat, Raghunathganj-Ii

Sekendra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti and Murshidabad Zila Parishad. Sekendra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bangabari, Bhabanipur (P), and Char Sekandara. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Sekendra Gram Panchayat

Sekendra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bangabari
2Bhabanipur (P)
3Char Sekandara
4Enayet Nagar (P)
5Giria Kismat
6Lal Khandiar
7Sekandara

Panchayati Raj Structure for Sekendra Gram Panchayat

Sekendra Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Sekendra 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 Sekendra 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 Sekendra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Sekendra Gram Panchayat

Where is Sekendra Gram Panchayat located?

Sekendra Gram Panchayat is located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Sekendra Gram Panchayat?

7 villages come under Sekendra Gram Panchayat: Bangabari, Bhabanipur (P), Char Sekandara, Enayet Nagar (P), Giria Kismat, Lal Khandiar, and Sekandara.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Sekendra Gram Panchayat come under?

Sekendra Gram Panchayat comes under Raghunathganj-Ii Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Murshidabad district.

Which District Panchayat does Sekendra Gram Panchayat come under?

Murshidabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sekendra Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?

West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sekendra 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 Sekendra Gram Panchayat?

Sekendra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Sekendra Gram Panchayat do?

Sekendra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.