Lalpur Gram Panchayat, Mathurapur I
Lalpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad. Lalpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Khodadadpur, Lalpur (Ct), and Paschim Ranaghat. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lalpur Gram Panchayat
Lalpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Khodadadpur |
| 2 | Lalpur (Ct) |
| 3 | Paschim Ranaghat |
| 4 | Purba Ranaghat (Ct) |
| 5 | Talukranaghat |
| 6 | Uttarshibganj |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lalpur Gram Panchayat
Lalpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lalpur 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)
Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lalpur 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 Lalpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lalpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Lalpur Gram Panchayat located?
Lalpur Gram Panchayat is located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. It falls under the Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lalpur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Lalpur Gram Panchayat: Khodadadpur, Lalpur (Ct), Paschim Ranaghat, Purba Ranaghat (Ct), Talukranaghat, and Uttarshibganj.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Lalpur Gram Panchayat comes under Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in South 24 Parganas district.
Which District Panchayat does Lalpur Gram Panchayat come under?
South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lalpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Lalpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mathurapur I Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and South 24 Parganas Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lalpur Gram Panchayat?
Lalpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lalpur Gram Panchayat do?
Lalpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.