Maligram Gram Panchayat, Pingla
Maligram is a Gram Panchayat located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Pingla Panchayat Samiti and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad. Maligram Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Agarara, Chhota Khelna, and Dakshin Kalapunja. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maligram Gram Panchayat
Maligram Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agarara |
| 2 | Chhota Khelna |
| 3 | Dakshin Kalapunja |
| 4 | Handal |
| 5 | Keleyara |
| 6 | Khanbi Chak |
| 7 | Maligram |
| 8 | Muksudpur |
| 9 | Naya |
| 10 | Panchthupi |
| 11 | Sitarampur |
| 12 | Tulsi Chak |
| 13 | Uttar Kalakunja |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maligram Gram Panchayat
Maligram Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maligram 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)
Pingla Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maligram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maligram Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maligram Gram Panchayat
Where is Maligram Gram Panchayat located?
Maligram Gram Panchayat is located in the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Pingla Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maligram Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Maligram Gram Panchayat: Agarara, Chhota Khelna, Dakshin Kalapunja, Handal, and Keleyara and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maligram Gram Panchayat come under?
Maligram Gram Panchayat comes under Pingla Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which District Panchayat does Maligram Gram Panchayat come under?
Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maligram Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Maligram Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pingla Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Paschim Medinipur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maligram Gram Panchayat?
Maligram Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maligram Gram Panchayat do?
Maligram Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.