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