Maricha Gram Panchayat, Amdanga
Maricha is a Gram Panchayat located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amdanga Panchayat Samiti and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Maricha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Anakha, Baikunthapur, and Bhaluka. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maricha Gram Panchayat
Maricha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anakha |
| 2 | Baikunthapur |
| 3 | Bhaluka |
| 4 | Dhania (Ct) |
| 5 | Harapur |
| 6 | Harbati |
| 7 | Kundapara |
| 8 | Madanpur |
| 9 | Maricha |
| 10 | Pashardanga |
| 11 | Rajberia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maricha Gram Panchayat
Maricha Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maricha 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)
Amdanga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maricha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maricha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maricha Gram Panchayat
Where is Maricha Gram Panchayat located?
Maricha Gram Panchayat is located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Amdanga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maricha Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Maricha Gram Panchayat: Anakha, Baikunthapur, Bhaluka, Dhania (Ct), and Harapur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maricha Gram Panchayat come under?
Maricha Gram Panchayat comes under Amdanga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in North 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Maricha Gram Panchayat come under?
North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maricha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Maricha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Amdanga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and North 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maricha Gram Panchayat?
Maricha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maricha Gram Panchayat do?
Maricha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.