Molandighi Gram Panchayat, Kanksa
Molandighi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kanksa Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Molandighi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Akandara, Arra (Ct), and Bhagabanpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Molandighi Gram Panchayat
Molandighi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akandara |
| 2 | Arra (Ct) |
| 3 | Bhagabanpur |
| 4 | Bistupur |
| 5 | Chua |
| 6 | Hariki |
| 7 | Kandarkona |
| 8 | Kuldiha |
| 9 | Malandighi |
| 10 | Pancha Pukhuria |
| 11 | Rakshitpur |
| 12 | Rupganj |
| 13 | Saraswatiganja |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Molandighi Gram Panchayat
Molandighi Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Molandighi 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)
Kanksa Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Molandighi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Molandighi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Molandighi Gram Panchayat
Where is Molandighi Gram Panchayat located?
Molandighi Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kanksa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Molandighi Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Molandighi Gram Panchayat: Akandara, Arra (Ct), Bhagabanpur, Bistupur, and Chua and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Molandighi Gram Panchayat come under?
Molandighi Gram Panchayat comes under Kanksa Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Molandighi Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Molandighi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Molandighi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kanksa Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Molandighi Gram Panchayat?
Molandighi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Molandighi Gram Panchayat do?
Molandighi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.