Malgaon Gram Panchayat, Kaliaganj
Malgaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad. Malgaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 22 villages, including Balabanda, Beurjhari, and Bijail. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Malgaon Gram Panchayat
Malgaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balabanda |
| 2 | Beurjhari |
| 3 | Bijail |
| 4 | Dhekipara |
| 5 | Dhekipara Mahesdangi |
| 6 | Gangua |
| 7 | Ghatishal |
| 8 | Hamidpur |
| 9 | Jingaon |
| 10 | Jinua |
| 11 | Kaludanga |
| 12 | Khatsa |
| 13 | Malgaon |
| 14 | Mukundapur |
| 15 | Pahargaon |
| 16 | Palaibari |
| 17 | Palihar |
| 18 | Phulamani |
| 19 | Raghunathpur |
| 20 | Randhanipara |
| 21 | Raynagar |
| 22 | Shoasi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Malgaon Gram Panchayat
Malgaon Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Malgaon 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)
Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Malgaon 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 Malgaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Malgaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Malgaon Gram Panchayat located?
Malgaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. It falls under the Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Malgaon Gram Panchayat?
22 villages come under Malgaon Gram Panchayat: Balabanda, Beurjhari, Bijail, Dhekipara, and Dhekipara Mahesdangi and 17 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Malgaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Malgaon Gram Panchayat comes under Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Malgaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Malgaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Malgaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaliaganj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Uttar Dinajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Malgaon Gram Panchayat?
Malgaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Malgaon Gram Panchayat do?
Malgaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.