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