Mahipur Gram Panchayat, Raiganj
Mahipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Mahipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Balaigaon, Baradhara, and Basian. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahipur Gram Panchayat
Mahipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balaigaon |
| 2 | Baradhara |
| 3 | Basian |
| 4 | Bhagatgaon |
| 5 | Bhagilata |
| 6 | Gurincha |
| 7 | Kantar |
| 8 | Keshra |
| 9 | Lakshmania |
| 10 | Mahipur |
| 11 | Mahua |
| 12 | Parial |
| 13 | Pratappur |
| 14 | Sangaon |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahipur Gram Panchayat
Mahipur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahipur 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)
Raiganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahipur Gram Panchayat located?
Mahipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Raiganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahipur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Mahipur Gram Panchayat: Balaigaon, Baradhara, Basian, Bhagatgaon, and Bhagilata and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahipur Gram Panchayat comes under Raiganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Mahipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raiganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahipur Gram Panchayat?
Mahipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahipur Gram Panchayat do?
Mahipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.