Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat, Sonarpur
Kalikapur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Benebou, Hasanpur, and Jafarpur. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benebou |
| 2 | Hasanpur |
| 3 | Jafarpur |
| 4 | Kharigoda |
| 5 | Raypur |
| 6 | Sahebpur (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Kalikapur-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat located?
Kalikapur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat: Benebou, Hasanpur, Jafarpur, Kharigoda, Raypur, and Sahebpur (Ct).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat comes under Sonarpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Kalikapur-Ii 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-Ii Gram Panchayat?
Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat do?
Kalikapur-Ii Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.